Ripe announces Alan Thomas as new CEO

UK Digital MGA Ripe Thinking has announced that Alan Thomas, former UK CEO of Simply Business, has joined the company to drive its next growth phase. Thomas, who helped grow Simply Business into a top insurance provider for landlords and small businesses, brings extensive industry expertise to Ripe, which recently reported 17% year-on-year growth in its SME, leisure, and lifestyle insurance products.

Thomas takes over from Paul Williams, who, after nearly eight years as CEO, will transition to a Non-Executive Director (NED) role. Ripe’s Founder and Managing Director, John Woosey, will also move to a NED position. Both will step into advisory roles after 15 years of leading the company’s consistent double-digit growth.

Founded in 1997, the company with over 360,000 policyholders is now planning to expand further with new products, potential acquisitions, and larger office space to accommodate a growing customer base. It offers both personal and commercial insurance.