Brown pledges to build on Nathan's work at Towergate
Adrian Brown says he aims to grown the MGA and build on relationships.
Adrian Brown, who will take over as Towergate's chief executive officer for underwriting on 1 November, has told Insurance Age that he aims to build on the "great business" built by his predecessor Clive Nathan.
Brown, currently Towergate's chief executive officer, said he doesn't have a predetermined list of things he plans to do but will naturally bring his own ideas to the role.
He commented: "I'm really delighted to be taking over a great business and Clive has built that business. The MGA
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