Appointment comes with the evolution of the specialist insurer's products.

Assurant Solutions, a global provider of specialised insurance and insurance-related products, has appointed George Bartlett as a non-executive director to the board of its UK operation. Bartlett will also sit on the European Compliance Committee and the Audit Committee.

Bartlett has worked as a company director for over 20 years. In his most recent in-house role, He was group company secretary of ASW Holdings, a UK-listed company with manufacturing operations in six European companies, serving on the board of all of its main subsidiary companies.

Since 2002, he has beena consultant for a variety of companies including the Financial Services Authority where he supported the company secretary in a wide range of functions and the Institute of directors where he trained over 1000 directors in their roles, responsibilities, liabilities and good corporate governance.

Ian Moffatt, managing director of Assurant Solutions, said: “This is a time of great change in the UK creditor insurance market and Assurant Solutions has been quick to seize the opportunity. We are evolving our products to meet the needs of modern society while continuing to offer great value and flexibility. We welcome George to the team at this important juncture. His immense knowledge and business experience will be invaluable in supporting the management team and helping them to deliver our goals.”