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Penny James
Director/Board Member at
ST. JAMES'S PLACE PLC
Net worth: 252 623 $ as of 31/08/2026
Profile
Currently, Penelope Jane James occupies the position of Chief Executive Officer & Executive Director at Direct Line Insurance Group Plc. Ms. James is also on the board of U K Insurance Ltd. and DL Insurance Services Ltd. (Kent) and Member of The Association of British Insurers and Associate of Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales. In the past she held the position of Executive Director at Prudential Plc, Chief Financial Officer at Zurich Financial Services Ltd., Group Chief Financial Officer for Omega Insurance Holdings, Inc., Chief Financial Officer & Executive Director at Canopius US Holdings, Inc. and Chief Financial Officer of UK General Insurance Group Ltd.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/08/2026 | 47,091 ( 0% ) | 133 345 $ | 31/08/2026 | |
| 17/08/2026 | 7,477 ( 0% ) | 119 278 $ | 31/08/2026 |
Penny James active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| QBE INSURANCE GROUP LIMITED | Director/Board Member | 01/01/2024 |
| MITIE GROUP PLC | Director/Board Member | 01/02/2024 |
| ST. JAMES'S PLACE PLC | Director/Board Member | 01/07/2025 |
Vitality Health Ltd.
 Vitality Health Ltd. Multi-Line InsuranceFinance Provides health and life insurance services | Director/Board Member | - |
Vitality Life Ltd.
 Vitality Life Ltd. Multi-Line InsuranceFinance Provides life, health and car insurance services | Director/Board Member | - |
Ftse Women Leaders | Chairman | 01/04/2022 |
The Association of British Insurers
 The Association of British Insurers Insurance Brokers/ServicesFinance Provides insurance services | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
DL Insurance Services Ltd. (Kent)
 DL Insurance Services Ltd. (Kent) Data Processing ServicesTechnology Services Provides data processing, administration, operational support and managerial advisory services | Director/Board Member | 05/02/2018 |
U K Insurance Ltd.
 U K Insurance Ltd. Property/Casualty InsuranceFinance Provides non-life insurance services | Director/Board Member | 01/11/2017 |
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Former positions of Penny James
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Training of Penny James
Experiences
Positions held
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Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
75
1st degree connections
22
1st degree companies
Male
Female
Members of the board
Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 22 |
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Prudential Plc
 Prudential Plc Multi-Line InsuranceFinance Provides life & health insurance and asset management services | Finance |
Admiral Group Plc
 Admiral Group Plc Property/Casualty InsuranceFinance Provides motor insurance services | Finance |
Vitality Health Ltd.
Vitality Health Ltd. Multi-Line InsuranceFinance Provides health and life insurance services | Finance |
University of Bath
 University of Bath Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
QBE Insurance Group Ltd.
 QBE Insurance Group Ltd. Property/Casualty InsuranceFinance Operates as a general insurance and reinsurance company, which underwrites commercial and personal line classes of business | Finance |
St. James's Place Plc
 St. James's Place Plc Life/Health InsuranceFinance Provides financial and wealth management services | Finance |
MITIE Group Plc
 MITIE Group Plc Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a holding company with interest in provision of cleaning & security and technical services | Commercial Services |
Hargreaves Lansdown Plc
 Hargreaves Lansdown Plc Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Operates as an online platform for investment and savings management services | Technology Services |
Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales
 Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a membership organization for chartered accountant firm and students | Commercial Services |
Zurich Insurance Co. Ltd.
 Zurich Insurance Co. Ltd. Multi-Line InsuranceFinance Provides car, travel, content, liability and life insurance services | Finance |
Zurich Financial Services Ltd.
 Zurich Financial Services Ltd. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Acts as a financing subsidiary/Special purpose entity | Finance |
Omega Insurance Holdings, Inc.
 Omega Insurance Holdings, Inc. Property/Casualty InsuranceFinance Offers property and casualty insurance programs | Finance |
Canopius US Holdings, Inc.
 Canopius US Holdings, Inc. Multi-Line InsuranceFinance Provides insurance and reinsurance services | Finance |
The Association of British Insurers
The Association of British Insurers Insurance Brokers/ServicesFinance Provides insurance services | Finance |
Direct Line Insurance Group Plc
 Direct Line Insurance Group Plc Multi-Line InsuranceFinance Operates as a investment holding company with interests in providing general insurance services | Finance |
U K Insurance Ltd.
U K Insurance Ltd. Property/Casualty InsuranceFinance Provides non-life insurance services | Finance |
UK General Insurance Group Ltd.
 UK General Insurance Group Ltd. Insurance Brokers/ServicesFinance Provides insurance services | Finance |
The Financial Conduct Authority
 The Financial Conduct Authority Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides financial advisory services | Commercial Services |
Ftse Women Leaders | |
M&G Plc
 M&G Plc Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operates as a savings and investment company | Finance |
Vitality Life Ltd.
Vitality Life Ltd. Multi-Line InsuranceFinance Provides life, health and car insurance services | Finance |
DL Insurance Services Ltd. (Kent)
DL Insurance Services Ltd. (Kent) Data Processing ServicesTechnology Services Provides data processing, administration, operational support and managerial advisory services | Technology Services |
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