Sweeney leaves Brightside
Broker looking to replace the MD with a chief operating officer after restructure.
David Sweeney, managing director of insurance for Brightside Group is leaving the business by “mutual consent”.
Chief executive officer Brendan McCafferty stated the decision was due to structural changes and that Brightside was now looking to hire a chief operating officer.
Russell Bence, managing director of volume lines will take on Sweeney’s responsibilities.
Sterling
Sweeney joined the firm in 2016 to lead the Southampton and Torquay businesses and group insurer relationships.
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