Hiscox head switches to Synergy

Synergy Insurance Services (UK) has appointed Giles Fairmann as business development director.

Fairmann, who has over 15 years’ experience in the high net worth market, will be responsible for driving Synergy's new business.

He previously spent 10 years at Hiscox where he was most recently head of partnerships for Hiscox UK. Prior to Hiscox, he worked for Chubb Insurance in the UK and Australia.

Mark Weinberg, chairman of Synergy Insurance (Holdings), said: “I am delighted that Giles has joined Synergy. His experience will be invaluable alongside our talented underwriting team as we look to increase our penetration in the high net worth market.”