The Team

Dr Marek Cropper, Chairman

Dr Marek Cropper has been designing, writing and maintaining software for the Direct & Reinsurance Broker for nearly 35 years and has extensive experience of the Technical Accounting functions, the Insurance market and the IT issues involved. He is responsible for the ground-breaking design of the Morning Data software as well as the unique funding algorithms built into the software.

Kirstin Duffield, Managing Director
BSc(hons), DipM, Cert CII (London Market)

After graduating with a BSc Computer Science degree and working in the IT marketing and training field for six years Kirstin applied her skills in Morning Data to bring enhanced client relations. Kirstin took the helm of Morning Data in 2006 and has lead the company to its new development centre location and the introduction of the total support and systems package for clients who want a one stop shop.

Kirstin has spearheaded the ethos of the company which is the holistic approach to Client Service and product support combined with professionalism and strong long term cooperative relationships within the Morning Data community. Kirstin has recently gained her Cert CII (London Market) and goes on to study for her diploma as well as her Cert (CA) in compliance.

Janet Cropper, Director

Janet was awarded Kent Business Woman of the Year during her career in Marketing, PR and Language training. She has spent over 25 years providing excellent services to a number of Blue Chip companies. Her role is that of Marketing, PR and client relations ensuring that communication channels are free and efficiently maintained. Janet has responsibility for contracts and edits the Tower Times composing the back page which is never remotely connected with computing.

Phil Collins, Development Director
Cert CII (London Market & Claims)

Phil brings experience and a natural affinity with many state-of-the-art programming languages and has responsibility for managing and overseeing the KTP project with Bournemouth University, as well as product integration into third party systems such as the INVU document management system.

Phil has gained his Cert Cii (London Market and Claims) and goes on to start his Diploma. He is studying alongside team developer Igor Koveshnikov for the Microsoft Certified Professional Developer accreditation.

Donn Cantwell, Non-Executive Director

Donn Cantwell has an outstanding track record in his field, with more than 30 years in Non-Marine Reinsurance broking and is currently heading up the Non-Marine Reinsurance activities at Iris Insurance Brokers in Fenchurch Avenue.

Dr Marek Cropper, Chairman

Dr Marek Cropper has been designing, writing and maintaining software for the Direct & Reinsurance Broker for nearly 35 years and has extensive experience of the Technical Accounting functions, the Insurance market and the IT issues involved. He is responsible for the ground-breaking design of the Morning Data software as well as the unique funding algorithms built into the software.

Phil Collins, Development Director
FIT, LLMIT

Phil brings experience and a natural affinity with many state-of-the-art programming languages and has responsibility for managing and overseeing the KTP project with Bournemouth University, as well as product integration into third party systems such as the INVU document management system.

Phil has gained his Cert Cii (London Market and Claims) and goes on to start his Diploma. He is studying alongside team developer Igor Koveshnikov for the Microsoft Certified Professional Developer accreditation.

Keith Harwood, Technical Developer

Keith Harwood has been with Morning Data since 1990 supporting and developing our NOVUS, HELIX and SUNRISE software systems. Keith has been instrumental in the introduction of the latest developments and adding new features and scope to the software.

With a wealth of direct experience in Accounting reportage Keith has responsibility for the Nominal Ledger, Purchase ledger and Claims modules of the software were the aim is to keep tight financial controls combined with flexibility to meet regulatory requirements in any country of the world.

Mike Skinner, Development Team Leader
FIT

Mike joined Morning Data as an experienced developer with a view to incorporating his knowledge and skills into the development team. Having worked on large-scale application development projects Mike has taken up the role of development of NOVUS with pushing forward the development of the .Net version of NOVUS alongside the rest of the development team.

Mike passed his Foundation Insurance test with an impressive 97%.

Igor Koveshnikov, Technical Developer
FIT, LLMIT

Igor has joined Morning Data as part of the Knowledge Transfer Partnership project with Bournemouth University. With experience in .NET development he brings a vast amount of knowledge in recent Microsoft technologies and is working on our conversion project. Igor has recently passed his CII Foundation in Insurance exam and is also studying alongside Phil for the Microsoft Certified Professional Developer accreditation.

Peter Gelder, Software Developer
FIT

Upon completing his degree in E-Commerce & Internet Systems Peter has worked in development and in the IT support industry. He has nearly 2 years experience in IT support and brings a number of skills to the team. He will be responsible for the everyday running of our systems and will also assist with our clients IT related issues.

John Palmer, Support Manager
Cert CII (London Market)

John Palmer has first hand experience of our products from working within the industry, with one of our clients for over 16 years. He joined us in 2002 and has brought a wealth of hardware, networking and communications skills into the company together with a solid background in the insurance market. John now heads up our partnership with CITRIX to deliver our products over the web and mobile networks as well as managing the support team within Morning Data.

John has recently passed the CII Foundation in Insurance and the Lloyd's and London Market Introductory Test.

Ken Ward, Onsite Support Technician

Michelle Welch, Documentation and Support Technician
FIT, LLMIT

Michelle joined Morning Data in May having demonstrated a proactive career path in IT support. With experience working for the British Armed Forces as well as a volunteer in her home country Bosnia as well as here in the UK for the CAB. Michelle has presented and trained on a small one to one as well as larger scale basis and offers a high level of technical based support for both our clients and the team here. Michelle has taken the role of Technical Support Technician at Morning Data to continue to grow our excellent record in customer service and support.

Sue Loveless, Accounts Manager
FIT

Sue has brought order to the office. With responsibilities for company Accounting and Administration, Marketing literature, and the managing the varied logistics of travel for our team. All those nice things one needs to run an efficient office including our own HR and operational compliance. Whatever the question Sue has the answer. Every company should have a Sue and fortunately we do!

Sue has recently passed the CII Foundation in Insurance exam.

Laura Hodgson

Laura has decided to join us to start her professional career, assisting Sue with the running of the office, accounts, and the plethora of tasks that fall under the heading Administration. Laura is studying Business Administration as well as embarking on her CII exams.