Up to the task.

Maestro Tasker was set up in 1999 with a view to becoming an accredited Lloyd's broker. Paul Tasker tells Diane Smyth how this aim is on target.

Maestro Tasker is 'a new breed of broker', according to founder Paul
Tasker. Set up in 1999, it places commercial business with composite
insurers and the Lloyd's market. It does not deal with the end client,
however, relying on retail brokers to find customers.


"We don't want to sell direct to customers - dealing with customers and
placing business are two very different jobs," says Mr Tasker. "We feel
our expertise lies with placing our business in the market, so we're happy
to share the