It is a privilege to reflect on over 20 years of working and collaborating with Karen Ellis, a person whose unwavering support and guidance have shaped my professional journey. From the very beginning, Karen recognised potential in me and extended opportunities that transformed my career. Her belief in my abilities and encouragement to grow gave me the confidence to take on great challenges that were incredibly rewarding.

Not only did Karen create opportunities, but she also played a pivotal role in mine and many others professional development. Her mentorship and willingness to share knowledge were instrumental in helping me develop the skills and expertise I needed to succeed.

One of the most satisfying aspects of our relationship was the shared experience of forming, running and selling a business together. This venture exemplifies the strength of partnership, grounded in mutual respect, shared vision, and a commitment to excellence. Navigating the complexities of business ownership with Karen was not only a professional success but also a testament to our integrity, strategic thinking, and dedication.

I hold Karen in the highest regard, both professionally and personally. Her leadership, generosity, and steadfast support have left an indelible mark on my career. It has been a pleasure to work alongside Karen and I am proud of the journey we have shared.

I have had the pleasure of working with Karen for over a decade within the realm of Formula 1. Throughout these years, Karen and her team have been instrumental in securing various forms of insurance that perfectly balanced value and exceptional service. Karen’s expertise and the depth of her network have been invaluable, especially when dealing with complex claims of significant value.

One of the key aspects of working with Karen is her proactive approach. She ensured that we always had appropriate coverage in place, and her vast experience was crucial in navigating the intricacies of the claims process. Her availability was another standout feature; no matter the size or urgency of the matter, Karen was always just a phone call away, ready to assist with her unparalleled knowledge and support.

In summary, Karen’s insurance knowledge and commitment to high-touch client service have been exceptional, and I have no hesitation in endorsing her as an independent consultant for insurance and risk advice.

Working with Karen on our company insurance review was a breath of fresh air. She cuts through the jargon, explains things clearly, and genuinely cares about getting it right for you. What sets Karen apart is how she builds real connections without losing her professionalism. By the end of our work together, I considered her a friend – not in a forced way, but because that’s simply who she is. If you want someone who’ll treat your business like it matters and who you can trust completely, Karen’s your person.

Karen’s reputation preceded her before I even met her years ago because she was at the time and still is a prominent and significant figure in the Motorsports world. A true pioneer in serving the unique and nuanced insurance and business needs of all aspects of the Motorsports industry from drivers, teams track owners, sanctioning and governing bodies, promoters and beyond. I have spent some years seeing Karen’s work on USA insurance requirements across motorsports. Her knowledge of this market and the complexities of coverage requirements is beyond impressive prolific. Her insurance market relationships are also second to none. Having spent my life around the motorsport fraternity I know that different stakeholders need different advice, and Karen is able to confidently guide clients. Pleased to see she is continuing to impart this great knowledge, and I hope to work with her in the future.

I owned a business in Dubai relating to medical evacuation services, which from an insurance perspective required considerable skill and nuanced understanding. I worked directly with Karen and her team and they were exceptional. They listened, adapted market policies to cover the risks in our business and their client servicing was like nothing I had ever experienced before. I would have no hesitation in recommending Karen for any insurance risk globally. Congratulations on this great new initiative!

I’ve known Karen for nearly ten years. With me being a disabled racing driver, Karen has always supported me with the right insurance advice, sponsorship and being a mentor as a woman in a male dominated industry. Over my time knowing her, Karen has become a good friend and we’ve shared many great experiences together. I will continue to value her support and friendship as she takes on a new phase in her career.

“I have worked with Karen and her team over many years. The confident advice and client service offered has always been professional and delivered quickly. I would therefore have no hesitation in recommending Karen to advise on insurance and risk, particularly for motorsport and all the complexities it brings, and I am delighted to hear she back with renewed energy.

In the insurance industry, your protection is not only the policy you subscribe but also the professionalism of your broker. Karen has been my trusted go to for over 20 years for insurance across all the businesses and individuals I have worked with and managed. Her knowledge, professionalism and client servicing 7 days a week is second to none. Welcome back!

I have worked with Karen for many years and she has supported my underwriting career throughout. Her knowledge of insurance in general and motorsport specifically is extraordinary. I am pleased to hear that she intends to continue her good work and to help not only clients but those who wish to pursue a career in our industry.

Pleased to hear Karen still has passion and energy to continue to pass her excellent insurance knowledge on to clients. I have firsthand experienced her work in motorsport and would highly recommend you make contact if you need any insurance and risk advice.

We have worked with Karen Ellis for nearly 30 years; we are specialist engineering designers in a complex field of work and needed support in securing competitively priced insurance and the right level of cover for all international markets, including the USA. Karen’s wise counsel to us and deep understanding of how risk is perceived in this market allowed her to negotiate good terms on our behalf directly with insurers, to inform and educate underwriters and to support us through good times and bad. If ever someone was needed who could strip away the mystique of insurance and to work deep inside this complicated industry to secure the right cover, whether it be event based, construction based, for professional indemnity or for general cover, I couldn’t recommend Karen Ellis more highly. I truly do not know how we would have secured the cover we have over the years without her.

Having previously worked closely with Karen, I can confidently say she is one of the most exceptional leaders I’ve had the privilege to collaborate with. Her strategic vision, calm authority, and ability to empower those around her made every project not only successful but genuinely enjoyable. Karen’s grasp of the insurance industry is second to none—her deep, intuitive understanding of client needs, market trends, and sector-specific intricacies is consistently impressive. Now, as a friend, I continue to admire the same qualities that made her such a remarkable colleague. Karen brings warmth, sincerity, and a natural ease to every relationship. She has a rare gift for turning professional connections into lasting friendships, and her presence is always uplifting. I feel lucky to know her both professionally and personally.

I have entrusted Karen, as advisor for my insurance requirements as a racing driver and brand owner. She was after all taught by a true gentleman, Tim Clowes, who helped so many young racing drivers back in the day and she learned well. Her energy and respect for the racing community and her tireless work and support makes her part of the tightly knit community it is. Thanks for continuing the service and good luck!

I am so pleased Karen is to continue to offer her deep insurance knowledge to support clients whose risk needs are specialist. Passing on her knowledge to those wishing to forge an insurance career in the specialist sector is a great thing to do.

I worked with Karen when she kindly invited me to join her Board at Ellis Clowes, and have been a client for 30 years, throughout my racing career, and beyond to my business life. I know firsthand just how capable she is.

Her expertise, contacts, generosity and dedication to clients is well known. We have become friends through our business association and that too is something I value very much.

I have known Karen for some time from when I worked in F1, and continued to stay in touch when I moved into Women’s Football. I can attest to her professionalism, strong leadership abilities, and extensive insurance expertise. She consistently goes above and beyond to serve clients’ needs, demonstrating both dedication and integrity. Her boundless energy is uplifting and combined with her approachable manner, makes her a highly effective and respected professional.

I first met Karen in 2010 when she set up Ellis Clowes &Co Ltd and helped her gain FCA Authorisation. I then worked with her for the next 6 years helping with regulatory issues and watched the company grow from strength to strength. I was very impressed with her wide range of contacts and her professionalism and commitment to her clients. It was a sad day for me when she sold the business but I was delighted for her well-earned success. We have kept in touch and I wish her well in her new venture which I am sure will be equally as successful.

Karen and I started in the insurance market pretty much at the same time many moons ago. Karen was kind enough to trust me and my team in looking after her F1 clients’ aircraft insurance for many years. Always so professional and easy to deal with and her leadership and client servicing energy was inspiring. Great to hear she intends to continue to impart her great knowledge and continue to help others.