Who we are

Wentworth Employee Benefits was formed in 1987 as the financial services division of Hammon Osborne Insurance Brokers Ltd. It was bought out by its directors in 2000 and is a family-owned business specialising in the employee benefits market, serving both its own clients and those of other independent financial advisers who require the support of more experienced practitioners for complex cases.

With more than 60 years in the financial services industry between them, the directors are able to offer a high level of expertise in the field of employee benefits. All three directors are holders of the G60 examination from the Chartered Insurance Institute, the industry benchmark for specialist pension advice.

As a result, Wentworth Employee Benefits is able to offer the very highest level of service and aims to maintain its position as the source of technical excellence for its clients.

Key individuals

Philip Hitchman is a member of the Life Insurance Association, by examination, and holder of the Financial Planning Certificate from the Chartered Insurance Institute. He has worked within the financial services industry for more than 30 years, providing advice to both individual and corporate clients.

Lisa Basford holds a degree in law & modern languages and is an Associate of the Chartered Insurance Institute. Lisa has been an independent financial adviser for 20 years and works closely with many of the company’s key clients.

Richard Basford, Lisa’s brother, joined in 1995, after training with a number of leading life offices. He is an Associate of the Chartered Insurance Institute and specialises in money purchase pensions and group risk benefits.

Paul Winsor is associate director responsible for technical research. With 15 years’ experience within the financial services industry, Paul holds the CII’s Financial Planning Certificate.