Former R&SA risk boss heads to Glasgow

Hiscox has appointed Alasdair MacMillan as regional manager for Hiscox in Scotland, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.

Alasdair joins from Royal & SunAlliance, where he was most recently UK risk control leader responsible for 180 staff advising clients on risk prevention. During his time with the company he was also involved in national broker management and the marine business.

He will report to Cath Timberlake, area manager for the north of England, Scotland and Ireland, and will be based in Glasgow.

Timberlake said: “Alasdair’s strong leadership, industry experience and local market knowledge will strengthen our management team and help drive further profitable growth in these distinct and important markets”.

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