Moore Stephens Consulting has been appointed by Sunderland Marine to improve its risk control activities.

Under the deal, Moore will provide a business intelligence solution, coupled with its ProClarity analytical software.

The project will also help Sunderland Marine to monitor the business key performance indicators.

Stephen Downing, Moore Stephens Consulting director said: "The Business Intelligence project will provide Sunderland Marine with access to powerful analytics and data visualization."

Geoffrey Parkinson, CEO at Sunderland Marine said: "We chose Moore Stephens following the successful implementation of a similar project in the sector and because of their business knowledge of the insurance market and strong technical expertise."