UK General targets niche motor with Kennedy move

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UK General Insurance has appointed Martin Kennedy to develop its niche motor products.

He joins from Staveley Head, where he was underwriting and sales director. He has also worked at Zurich, Sureterm, NIG and GAN.

Mr Kennedy will report to Karen Beales, managing director schemes.

Ms Beales said feedback had revealed that brokers were looking for developments to the insurer’s niche motor product range.

She added: “Martin has a wealth of knowledge in this area and his expertise will enable us to broaden our underwriting footprint.”

Mr Kennedy commented: “I was attracted by UK

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