Ellie Jackson joined the insurance industry in 2021 as an apprentice and has since progressed to Sales Development Manager at Robert Gerrard & Co, part of the Jensten Group. Supported by Jensten’s mentoring and leadership initiatives, including the Leading Lights development programme, Ellie has combined strategic insight with hands-on leadership to drive growth and deliver exceptional client service.
Ellie’s journey reflects the power of apprenticeships in building successful, long-term careers in insurance. After completing her Level 3 Insurance Practitioner Apprenticeship and achieving her Certificate in Insurance, she has recently achieved her Diploma with the CII, showing she is continuing to invest in her professional development while leading others to do the same.
Her career highlights include becoming the first person at Robert Gerrard to lead an international scheme launch, expanding Lift Plan into Ireland, as well as founding the Pipeline Club to mentor junior colleagues, and leading a successful Cyber campaign.
As Employee Engagement Champion and Chair of Jensten’s Gender Balance Employee Resource Group, Ellie is passionate about inclusion, mentoring, and helping others realise their potential. Her impact has been recognised with an industry award nomination, including Young Insurance Woman of the Year, marking her as one of the sector’s most promising young leaders.