LV= Broker has appointed former NIG senior business development manager Stuart Frost as manager of its Manchester branch.

Frost will report into Mark Hands, area manager for the North.

Frost joined NIG in 2001 where he was also a regional underwriting manager, operations manager and regional manager for the Birmingham area.

Frost said: “LV= has presented a golden opportunity to manage a growing branch and forge a business that is built around what the customer needs and wants.

"I am looking forward to building on the success the LV= team in Manchester have already achieved and working with a team that is highly motivated to both grow accounts and maintain market leading service.”

Hands added: “LV= Broker is continuing to expand in Manchester and Stuart’s local market knowledge and strong broker relationships will enhance what is already a successful LV= branch for us.

"Having worked with Stuart previously I know he is an excellent addition to our team and will be pivotal to continuing our success in the North West.”