Brit designates new north-west development manager
Brit Insurance has hired Axa area manager Keith Commander as its business development manger for the North-west region.
Mr Commander, who was a Leeds-based area manager at Axa, will report to Brit regional manager Maureen Owen.
Commenting on the appointment, Ms Owen said: "Keith's strong existing broker contacts, and his proven ability to continually develop new relationships, will be instrumental in the drive to expand Brit Insurance's presence in the region.
She added: "To attract a manager of his calibre, with unrivalled local knowledge and experience, is testament to our growing reputation."
Mr Commander's
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