MMA Insurance is to target further growth in its Motor Trade account with a number of product enhancements and an expanded team.

MMA said it has widened its acceptance criteria supported by competitive rating. The company also said it will now settle claims for customers vehicles in the custody of the policyholder based on the market value. Other enhancements include indemnity settlement which is now settled on a per vehicle per claims basis.

MMA said it has also expanded its team with the appointment of Rob Crawley as Motor Trade underwriter and Antony Sullivan as Motor Trade broker liaison underwriter to provide direct contact and support for brokers.

Crawley has joined MMA from Academy Insurance Services and was previously with ChoiceQuote and A-Plan. He is responsible for managing the expansion of the Motor Trade account including the Motor Trade Road Risks and Motorserv products.

Sullivan also joins MMA from a broker background and will be responsible for developing relationships with Motor Trade Brokers and assisting with the development of the product.

Crawley, said the new additions that have been made to the product "enhance policy cover, widen acceptance criteria and make the product more competitive."