Essex-based Parkwood Sinclair Insurance Brokers, a member of broking group Vega, has appointed Malcolm Allen as commercial claims handler.

He joins Jamie Burton, who was appointed in July as commercial account handler.

Allen previously spent two years within the commercial fleet claims department of Highway Insurance.

At Parkwood Sinclair, Allen will have specific responsibility for commercial fleet claims but will also be involved in property claims processing.

Burton joined the company from broker network Layton Blackham Business Solutions. He will work with managing director, Ian Piper, on the management of existing client accounts and will also handle new commercial business enquiries.