Close Brothers "stable" again after management changes
The finance provider promises new products for brokers and customers as MD, Sean Kemple, talks to Insurance Age.
Close Brothers Premium Finance MD Sean Kemple believes stability has once again returned to the finance provider as he talks to Insurance Age about the recent senior management changes and the organisation’s plans for the future.
Kemple became MD following a management reshuffle, prompted by Paul Trail stepping down from his role earlier this year. Trail had replaced Sharon Bishop, who exited in July 2020, but left after just eight months in post.
Kemple commented: “I’d like to think that the
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