David Noble

Business Development Director

David started his insurance career in 1989 at Landau Manson and progressed through the ranks eventually becoming Managing Director in 2006. He has extensive knowledge of the hospitality sector and was integral in the purchase of the Gauntlet brand from Groupama in 2001. This now insures over 750 hotels and is considered the market leader in this area. David is also a champion of risk management and helped Landau Manson set up its own division in 2007

In 2008 David sought investment to enable Landau Manson to continue on its rapid path of growth and was delighted to complete a merger with James Hallam in July 2009.

David now heads up the hospitality and travel division of James Hallam where he also has responsibility for the specialist travel broker Arnold Fisher. He remains committed to risk management and is a director of the group’s specialist service company in this area, 4Sight.

An important part of David’s development has been his involvement with the Academy of Chief Executives. He joined in 2006 and hasn’t looked back since. The Academy encourages inspirational leadership and people development.

David lives in Hertfordshire and is married with two boys and two dogs. He has a passion for art and is a keen sports fan.