Hiscox revamps UK broker leadership to capitalise on market opportunities

Specialist re/insurer  Hiscox has revamped the leadership structure within the broker arm of its UK business in a move to capitalise on future market opportunities.

James Stewart-Smith (Pictured) has been appointed to the newly created role of broker sales director, responsible for managing all seven regional branches in the UK.

Furthermore, Trish White has been named strategic accounts director, and Dave Smith as head of schemes, to help the business deliver greater value and support for brokers.

White is currently recruiting to bolster her team of strategic account managers to deepen relationships with key broker partners. She has held a number of roles within Hiscox after joining as regional manager commercial London in 2016.

Having joined Hiscox in 2004, Smith has held a variety of roles, most recently head of underwriting for schemes and partnerships, where he will manage a team of 40 people based around the UK dedicated to the management and growth of the Hiscox Schemes business.

“This is an evolution in the structure of our broker business that will deliver more focus and consistency in the way we deal and trade with our broker partners,” said Jodi Cartwright, distribution director at Hiscox UK.

“We love to see people develop within Hiscox and James, Trish and Dave are perfectly placed to bolster our commitment to the broker channel as part of my leadership team. This is a move that will reinforce our key broker relationships and ensure we capitalise on the market opportunities ahead of us.”

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