Applied targets 40% growth in the UK and Ireland

Applied Systems is planning to grow its turnover in the UK and Ireland by 40%, according to senior vice president of international operations, Jeff Purdy.

As part of its growth strategy, Applied has hired former Broker Network boss, Andy Fairchild, as European chief executive officer, as revealed by Insurance Age today (4 February).

Purdy explained that the business had gone through an “exhaustive recruitment process” throughout 2019 in order to fill the newly created role.

He added: “Over