Commercial insurer NIG has moved to strengthen its proposition in the North East with the appointment of two highly qualified individuals to its team.
Mick Laws joins NIG as Senior Business Manager, having spent five years at Chartis as Business Development Manager. Mick gained experience working in positions at HSBC and ACE European Group and is also a former president of the Newcastle Insurance Institute. He will report to Steve Scott, NIG’s Area Business Development Manager.
In addition, Jamie Darling joins NIG as Development Underwriter, having previously worked as Commercial Combined Underwriter at Chartis since 2007. Prior to this, Jamie worked for NIG for five years covering the North East as a Commercial Underwriter. In his new role, he will report to Chris Robinson, Area Underwriting Manager.
Under the umbrella of the regional headquarters in Leeds, the North East team will continue to focus on excellent local service while looking to actively grow the book across the local area. The team in the North East will continue to be supported by new and existing dedicated business underwriters.
Steve Scott, Area Business Development Manager, said: “Mick brings with him a wealth of insurance experience as well as excellent local contacts and relationships, and I know he will significantly enhance NIG’s proposition in the North East. He is a superb addition to the team and I’m delighted to welcome him on board.”
Stuart Webb, Head of Regional Trading, added: “NIG is proud of its reputation for delivering excellent local service, and by hiring staff with strong local connections we can ensure that this will continue. NIG has been investing in its customer facing capability and the North East is no exception. It is a thriving region for business, and both Mick and Jamie will play key roles in expanding our business with brokers in this key market.”
