Leigh Skelton
Leigh Skelton is the Co-Founder and Group Director of Specialised Broker Services (SBS), bringing over 25 years of experience in the South African short-term insurance industry. As a seasoned risk advisor and Key Individual, Leigh is responsible for the strategic leadership, regulatory oversight, and long-term growth of the SBS Group.
With deep expertise across commercial, construction, engineering, agricultural, personal, marine, and aviation insurance, Leigh works closely with individuals, business owners, professionals, and corporate clients to ensure their risks are properly understood, structured, and protected. His approach is firmly advisory rather than transactional, focusing on long-term risk mitigation, insurer alignment, and sustainable client outcomes.
Leigh is widely regarded for his ability to translate complex insurance structures into practical, transparent solutions that support informed decision-making. This client-centric philosophy underpins SBS’s reputation as a trusted independent brokerage and reinforces its position as a specialist short-term risk advisory firm in South Africa.
Leigh’s advisory focus spans a wide range of specialist insurance disciplines, with particular strength in complex and high-value risk environments:
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Commercial & SME Insurance
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Construction & Engineering Insurance
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Agriculture Insurance
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Marine & Aviation Insurance
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Personal & High-Value Asset Insurance
Across all areas, Leigh’s advisory style is grounded in understanding the real-world context in which clients operate, ensuring insurance solutions are aligned with both risk tolerance and long-term objectives.
Experience and Backround
Specialised Broker Services was co-founded by Leigh Skelton and Ed Mousley, building on a family legacy that began in the early 1980s. What started as a small, service-driven insurance practice founded by Leigh’s father has evolved into one of South Africa’s most respected independent brokerages, known for its integrity, technical expertise, and personalised service.
Over the course of his career, Leigh has guided SBS through significant growth and industry change, while maintaining a strong emphasis on ethical advice, regulatory compliance, and client trust. Under his leadership, the business has developed long-standing strategic partnerships with leading insurers, enabling SBS to offer faster turnaround times, broader cover options, and specialist underwriting support – without compromising on independence or advice quality.
Under his leadership, SBS has developed long-standing strategic partnerships with leading insurers, enabling the firm to offer faster turnaround times, broader cover options, and specialist underwriting support – without compromising on independence or advice quality. These relationships, together with SBS’s strong track record of long-term client retention, reflect the trust the business continues to earn from individuals, professionals, and corporate clients nationwide.
Beyond client advisory work, Leigh plays a central role in mentoring brokers, developing internal capability, and ensuring that SBS maintains the highest professional standards. He is deeply committed to fostering a culture of continuous learning, accountability, and service excellence across the organisation.
Actively involved in insurer negotiations, governance oversight, and regulatory compliance within the SBS Group, Leigh’s qualifications and leadership role ensure that SBS operates in strict alignment with regulatory requirements while continuing to deliver high-quality, client-focused advice across all lines of business.