Arista strengthens Southern team

As part of the role, she will be responsible for new business development with Arista's brokers in Hampshire and Dorset.

Ms Morris, who will report to regional trading manager Paul Avery, brings 20 years underwriting experience to the position. She recently worked for Axa as a development underwriter and held various underwriting roles at Aviva in Southampton between 1993 and 2003.

The commercial lines underwriting specialist claimed the appointment was in line with its growth strategy of giving