At the heart of every great business there is a team that lead the way. At Severn Bay we have a passionate management team that support and nuture our clients to ensure they receive the best possible insurance products.

Nigel Adams
Founder of Severn Bay, Nigel has 45 years’ experience in corporate risk management. He holds the Diploma of the Chartered Insurance Institute and is a Certified Member of the Business Continuity Institute. As Director of Insurance Services Nigel oversees all our client propositions and consultancy services.
Nigel spent 30 years as a Reserve Force Officer with The Royal Welsh Regiment. He travelled the world training and on operations and holds the TD and VRSM. He is a published author, speaker and enjoys competing in ultra-marathons.

Karen Adams
Karen (Dip CII) is the Director of Finance and Compliance at Severn Bay Corporate Solutions, ensuring strong financial control and rigorous regulatory standards across the business.

Fiona-Grace Evans
Fiona has 10 years’ experience in the industry, with expertise in both insurance broking and claims management. She now specialises exclusively in claims management, working to achieve the best possible outcomes for both clients and insurers through proactive support and expert guidance.

Richard Brice
Richard has over 40 years’ experience in Insurance and Risk Management - locally, nationally, and abroad - having completed deals with some of the most well-known organisations in Wales and the UK.

Eleanor Adams
Eleanor joined Severn Bay in July 2022. Since then, she has achieved her Cert CII qualification, holds an MA in Creative writing, and is currently working towards completing her PhD application in Experimental Literature. Eleanor handles property-related business at Severn Bay, including shops, offices and commercial premises. She also looks after our trades liability renewals.

Michael N. Manaley
Michael has nearly 20 years’ experience in the commercial insurance market and has been a qualified insurance broker since 2009.
From farmers and property owners to professional firms, manufacturers and fund managers, Michael advises a diverse range of businesses across the UK. His broad experience enables him to understand complex risks, ask the right questions and arrange insurance programmes that genuinely reflect how each client operates.
Michael believes that good broking is about far more than simply obtaining quotations. His approach is built around clear, practical advice, strong insurer relationships and exceptional personal service throughout the lifetime of a client’s business.
With approximately 98% of his clients coming through recommendations and word-of-mouth referrals, Michael’s reputation has been built on trust, responsiveness and doing what he says he will do.
Emily Walker
Emily joined Severn Bay in 2026 and has seven years’ experience in insurance. She has the role of Commercial Account Handler, assisting Account Executives and processing renewals. She is currently working towards her Certificate in Insurance.
In her spare time, she enjoys reading any type of book, attending concerts and has two unpredictable cats that keep her busy.
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