Liability adjustor expands in to new territory.

Specialist liability adjuster Argent, part of the Parabis Group, has opened a new Glasgow office.

The office will be managed by Stuart Main, after joining Argent from Sigma where he held the role of branch manager for Scotland and Northern Ireland.

He has over 25 years industry experience, having previously worked for Royal Insurance and Garwyn’s. In addition to his expertise as a senior liability adjuster, Stuart has a proven track record of managing offices, developing staff and initiating company marketing activities.

The Glasgow office, located within Enterprise House, part of the Southbank Business Park in Kirkintilloch, will see Argent further extend its nationwide network of offices. Currently the company has offices in London, Croydon, Hatfield, Bristol, Leicester, Leeds and Manchester.

Neil Ventris, managing Director of Argent, said: “I am delighted that Argent continues to expand and now has an office in Scotland to represent our interests North of the border.

"Our network of offices means that we can respond rapidly and efficiently to all our clients needs. In Stuart we have attracted a senior liability adjuster who is not only an experienced industry practitioner but also brings with him a wealth of experience in managing and developing branch offices.

"This, along with the other appointments we have already made this year, demonstrates how the Argent brand is continuing to strengthen even in these difficult times.”

Meanwhile, Argent has appointed Julie Prescott to the post of liability adjuster at the firms Leeds office.

She has over 20-years of experience as a claims inspector and joins Argent for Zurich where she was responsible for covering an extensive area of North & West Yorkshire, Teeside, County Durham and Lancashire.

Neil Ventris added: "I am delighted to welcome Julie to the Argent fold. Her vast local knowledge coupled with the many years of extensive industry experience will be a real asset to the team in Leeds. Julie’s recruitment continues to demonstrate that we can attract the top industry talent to join us which in turn further strengthens our brand and the services we are able to offer.”