Broker makes two key appointments.
Heath Lambert has extended its National division to include existing London-based speciality retail units in addition to its branch network.
As well as Marine, Cargo, Entertainment and PA which were announced recently, Real Estate, Transportation, Construction, PFI and Terrorism units all now come under a single management structure.
Mike Bruce, Group managing director, said: “Bringing our specialist units into one structure gives us the enviable combination of local distribution and service, as well as easy access to specific areas of expertise.
"Our market knowledge has validated that this is the combination of skills that our clients value. Following the recent launch of the Commercial Affinities and Select Business division (CASB), these changes represent a further positive step in our ongoing focus on the UK retail sector.
"We believe this approach will provide a more cohesive product and service offering to our clients and prospects”.
The broker has also made two appointments to strengthen the division.
Mark Trevor, formerly managing director Event Insurance at Hiscox, has been appointed as chief operating officer for Heath Lambert National. He will head up the development and implementation of business strategy and operational performance improvements.
In addition, Steve Totty, formerly managing director – Commercial Division at Willis, has been appointed as product development director. He will be responsible for creating and maintaining the link between the Group’s specialist areas and the regional offices.
Graham Barr, managing director for Heath Lambert National, said: “Attracting people of the calibre of Mark and Steve demonstrates that we are making positive strides in becoming the employer of choice in the sector.
"The feedback we receive from new recruits, and from insurers and clients, is that our business model and strategy are clear, logical, and value adding.
"We are always looking for talented people, and increasingly are seeing good people who are disillusioned with their current roles, who could benefit from the environment we have here.”
