United Insurance Brokers Ltd (UIB) said it appointed Paul Churchill as associate director, Aviation, London.

Specialising in proportional and non-proportional treaty business, Churchill joins UIB from Willis and brings his experience of North Africa, Russia, CIS Middle East, Asia and Brazil.

David Trezies, UIB's chairman said: “This appointment is part of a worldwide growth strategy to strengthen our teams and improve our client service to secure our position as a leading independent broker focused on the international insurance marketplace”

Churchill said: “UIB's independent, client-focused approach really makes them stand out and I look forward to contributing to their continued growth and success.”