London, July 2026 — Lumara, the MISSION-backed MGA specialising in business insurance and motor trade combined insurance, has announced the appointment of Jason Hartard as Motor Trade Development Underwriter. He will lead Lumara’s underwriting in London and across the South of England.
Jason has more than 20 years of experience in motor trade underwriting, establishing highly successful broker partnerships across London and the South East with a strategic understanding of the broking marketplace. Jason will work closely with Lumara’s local broker network, using their feedback to inform the ongoing refinement of Lumara’s motor trade product and support its commitment to rapid broker service and trading excellence.
David Aslin, CEO and Co-founder of Lumara, said: “We’re delighted to welcome Jason to the Lumara team. He will be a major asset to the team in the next phase of our growth and development, bringing strong broker relationships and expertise in the motor trade specialism that will bolster Lumara’s high-quality broker offering in this key area.”
Lumara provides direct access to experienced underwriters, proactive renewal management, and tailored solutions that go beyond generic wordings, all delivered with speed and agility.
Lumara also provides property damage and business interruption cover for UK-based SMEs and mid-market enterprises, across a wide risk appetite, offering up to £35M total sum insured per location.
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