Meet the Team

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Sarah Jewell Managing Director
In the year 2000, Sarah established S J Associates (in 2003 became Incorporated and is now known as SJA International Ltd).   

Sarah has an excellent reputation within the insurance market and is recognised for providing an excellent service to her clients. Sarah has created a philosophy for SJA International Ltd to be a centre of excellence and to ensure that all our clients receive an exemplary service.  
 
In 2001 Sarah established à la carte healthcare a provider of international private medical insurance for those living and working abroad.  

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Sarah Petras Client Management Director
Before joining SJA International Ltd in May 2004, Sarah-Louise worked for the previous four years for an intermediary specialising in all aspects of Private Medical Insurance including International PMI and Group Risk products.

Sarah-Louise has continued to expand her knowledge in all areas of healthcare with her attention focusing on business development and continuing relationships with her existing portfolio.

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Sheena Young PA/Office Manager
Having spent the past six years in both Project and Office Management within the advertising industry, Sheena has returned to the Private Medical industry, joining SJA International in November 2005 as PA/Office Manager.  Sheena brings with her a wealth of experience both in terms of the industry and all aspects of the marketing mix.

Formerly Sheena worked for five years as PA to the Managing Director and International Sales Director of a major health insurance brokerage where she was involved in all aspects of the setting up of Agency facilities and administration procedures.

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Lucy Firth Account Executive
Lucy joined SJA International in May 2008 having previously worked as support staff to an Independent Financial Adviser for 20 months dealing with all aspects of pensions, investments, mortgages and protection.
 
Since joining SJA International Lucy continues to develop her knowledge of Individual and Group Private Medical Insurance, Group Risk, Dental and Travel products.

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Gillian Jackson Head of Finance

Gillian joined the SJA team in August 2010, and this is her first step into the world of insurance.

Gillian is a Chartered Certified Accountant and has previously worked for manufacturing companies supplying products globally.

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

"Right from the start our company used SJA many years ago to advise us with our health insurance scheme. Their staff have always impressed me with their efficient and professional manner, an approach that not only inspires the confidence that I have in them, but they have also helped our company to generate the results that we were looking for."

Peter Wong
Director of Finance & Administration / Company Secretary
Gander & White Shipping Ltd


"Having again sorted out medical health renewal for another year I felt I must write and thank you for the most efficient way this was handled (as usual).

I am glad we took your advice regarding the provider switch, the staff appreciated the savings made and the changover went without a hitch.

In a 'not so efficient' world we seem to live in today, dealing with SJA is a real pleasure.  Keep it up."

Alan Rubenstien
Managing Director
The Jewish Chronicle