ADVO Group People

At ADVO Group we always put the client first. However, we can only be as good as the people who assist you

ADVO Group prides itself on the capability and training of its staff. All staff have completed, or are progressing through, Chartered Insurance Institute Exams

To ensure excellent levels of service at all times we have a policy of continuous health insurance training and competency. This dedication to training and staff development has been acknowledged by the award of the prestigious Investors in People accolade

Investors in People is central to helping employees become customer focused, enabling organisations to effectively meet customer needs. Motivation is improved through employees’ greater involvement, personal development and recognition of their achievements

All ADVO Group clients have dedicated contacts to look after them. This helps to build a strong understanding of your business and add value to your employees’ health

The ADVO Group is led by three directors

Larry Bulmer, Chief Executive
Larry Founded ADVO Group in 1997 (as Health Decisions), having previously worked for BUPA. A major driver of the groups success, Larry remains fully involved in the day-to-day running of the business

E-mail Larry lbulmer@advogroup.co.uk

  Connect with Larry on LinkedIn

Colin Boxall, Director, Corporate
Colin joined ADVO Group’s board in 2008 after the merge with e-Xcellenthealth and has twenty years healthcare experience. His role is to lead the corporate team and assist Chris McCracken in bringing connectedhealth™ to the UK market. Colin is widely respected within the industry and has won numerous awards. He was voted the UK’s ‘Intermediary of the Year’ in 2006 (Health Insurance Magazine) and 2008 and 2009 (Corporate Advisor Magazine)

E-mail Colin cboxall@advogroup.co.uk

  Connect with Colin on LinkedIn

Chris McCracken, Director, Commercial
Chris co-founded e-Xcellenthealth with Colin Boxall in 2000 having worked for seven years in Financial Services. He has been instrumental in designing connectedhealth™ which ‘fills in the cracks’ between health and risk products and protocols to create a cohesive ‘total health vision’ for corporate clients

E-mail Chris cmccracken@advogroup.co.uk

  Connect with Chris on LinkedIn


Other contacts at ADVO group include;

Sharon Harwood-Davis, Consultant Manager
Sharon was recently awarded ADVO Groups recognises the employee that has contributed to the group’s success above and beyond ADVO Group’s usual high standards

ADVO Group’s CEO, Larry Bulmer commented

"Sharon has consistently delivered on quality of the business written and has worked effectively on extending ADVO’s capabilities and service to Clients”.

E-mail Sharon sharwood-davis@advogroup.co.uk

  Connect with Sharon on LinkedIn

Chris Fiander, Web Content Controller
Chris edits and mantains the content on the ADVO group website including the news artciles which can be found here. If you have a health insurance news story or press release that you would like to promote on the site then get in touch in Chris on the details below.

E-mail Chris cfiander@advogroup.co.uk

  Connect with Chris on LinkedIn

As a progressive and open organisation we welcome feedback – whether good or bad – on everything that we do, including our people.