Bob Trott to retire from Oak

Mr Trott has been at Oak for nine years and was at the helm when RSA bought the high net worth specialists in April 2011.

The provider stated that following the launch of its new private client division earlier this month it will appoint a managing director of private clients rather than replace Mr Trott's role directly.

In the interim Jill White, managing director of RSA personal lines broker, will manage the division.

Ms White said: "We are grateful to Bob for the work he did in ensuring our