Towergate goes to RSA for new broking division chief

He joins from RSA, where he had been director of the UK mid-market division since the beginning of 2009, and fills the role left vacant following David Partington's resignation at the end of 2011.

In his new position Mr Lawton will manage the strategic growth plans for more than 40 regional broking businesses across the UK.

Michael Rea, CEO of Towergate retail division, said: “I am delighted to welcome Mike into the retail division where he is ideally suited to take advantage of the