Douglas has been involved in property and works insurance for almost 30 years. Today he retains an endless enthusiasm for his subject, and his strong commitment to this sector marks him out as a thought leader for both insurers and brokers alike.

Having been involved at a senior level in a number of broking firms Douglas completed a buy out in 2010 to establish Porterhouse Brokers LLP from which Renovation Underwriting was founded in 2018.