Commercial lines underwriting specialist Arista Insurance has appointed Stephen Robinson as development underwriter for the East Anglia region.
Stephen brings 27 years experience to the role and his appointment is in line with Arista’s strategy of placing underwriters in close proximity to brokers. The East Anglia insurance market has until now been served from Arista’s St Albans office. Stephen’s full time presence in the region will enhance broker support levels and drive new business opportunities.
Based in Ipswich, Stephen will write all classes of business and is a specialist in property and liability. Prior to Arista Stephen worked for First Assist as underwriting manager and before that Axa, Ipswich branch, as area underwriting manager.
Charles Earle said: “We are very pleased to announce the arrival of someone of Stephen’s extensive experience to Arista. His local knowledge and understanding of the market make him the ideal person to take responsibility for the development of Arista’s business in East Anglia. He is obviously very well liked and respected locally, which means he is also ideally placed to cultivate key broker relationships while providing excellent levels of support to them supported by Arista’s modern systems. Ultimately Stephen’s appointment will give us greater focus and penetration among selected independent brokers in the region.”
Source : Arista
