Arista makes trio of appointments in Bristol office

Commercial lines underwriting agency Arista Insurance has made three appointments in Bristol.

Jon Bodman joins Arista as senior underwriter from Chartis having developed the growth of SME business in the South West.

Sarah Cheesley joins Arista as underwriting assistant from Axa Sun Life.

Asa Nicholls is also joins Arista as underwriting assistant to support growth in motor fleet and the management of credit control. Nicholls previously worked for NIG where he was regional credit controller for the Bristol area.

Regional manager David Aslin said: “We are very pleased to announce the addition of three extremely capable individuals to our Bristol office. Building skills and capability within the organisation is now an important area of focus for Arista as we continue to grow.

"These appointments are very much in line with that and all three will make an important contribution to our Bristol operation.”

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