Howden's affinity boss joins Towergate

Towergate Risk Solutions has hired Jamie Eaton as its new affinity sales director.

Towergate said the move reflects its intention to "significantly grow affinity based business." The company currently has several key affinity schemes including the Federation of Small Businesses which last month renewed its contract with Towergate for a further three years.

Eaton was formerly head of affinity sales for the Howden Insurance Brokers where he managed a successful sales team responsible for growing the affinity business in 2008. He will report to Towergate Risk Solutions sales and marketing director Matthew Reed who joined from the Hyperion Group in September 2008.

Eaton said: “Towergate has all the necessary ingredients to provide a strong affinity capability to a wide range of customers. An extensive regional broking presence combined with a strong set of market leading products means we are extremely well positioned to provide an unrivalled affinity offering to almost every type of customer.”

Matthew Reed added: “This is yet another great signing to our team who are focused on delivering both new and organic growth as part of our sales strategy. Jamie has an in depth knowledge and experience of the affinity market which will be a great asset as we build our presence in this space.

"We already have some excellent schemes in place but plan to grow the affinity business significantly as part of our new and exciting sales strategy.”