Stuart Hudson will focus on property, casualty and motor fleet business

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Arista has hired Stuart Hudson as a new underwriter for its Leeds office from RSA.

Hudson will be trading with a panel of North East brokers in the commercial classes, focusing on property, casualty and motor fleet.

He will report directly to Leeds regional trading manager Darren Kelly.

Area manager – North Jim Morrison said: “We are very pleased that Stuart is joining our team in Leeds. He will be dealing with local brokers, helping Arista maintain our high levels of broker service as we continue to grow the business in the North East.”

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