Simply Business appoints underwriting boss

Simply Business has appointed Deborah Reid as underwriting manager.

Reid will have a role in ongoing business development at the company.

She has joined from Hiscox, where she was most recently underwriting manager for its direct commercial business.

Jason Stockwood, chief executive of Simply Business, said: "We are delighted to welcome Deborah to the team at Simplybusiness.co.uk."

Reid said: "This role will give me the opportunity to work across a broader range of products and become involved in the business at a very exciting time."