BGL adds senior manager

BGL Group has appointed Nik Hobson as a senior manager for panel development.

His area of focus includes BGL Group brands such as ibuyeco, Bennetts, Budget and Dial Direct.

Hobson joins BGL Group from HSBC Insurance (UK) where he was a motor plan underwriter.

He brings a wealth of experience to the panel development team, part of the BGL Group’s product development department. The team is responsible for building and managing panels of insurers and net rates to suit the group’s product propositions and their target markets.

Associate director for panel development Matt Rawling said: “Nik is a very welcome addition to the team, his appointment continues the expansion of the panel development team. We are always looking at innovative methods to drive value for the group.

"Our role is to liaise closely with the underwriting and pricing teams of our insurer partners to drive sustainable and valuable business for both the insurers and our brands, by ensuring we have the right panel structures and underwriting methods in place. In addition to Nik’s appointment, we have a further four new roles to fill in the team, as we continue to expand to react to the growing and ever more complex nature of our business."