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Lloyd’s and London Market broker, Ropner Insurance Services, has appointed six new brokers following its Global Risk Partners-backed management buyout last year.

  • Gary Watson and Stewart Alliston have joined the international non-marine division.
  • Nick Kirby has joined the Fine Art team from JLT.
  • Richard Gayton from Marsh has joined the Marine Hull and Liability division.
  • Andrew Lewis has joined the Marine Trades division.
  • Neil Willett from UIB has joined the Cargo division.

Ropner is planning further expansion with additional appointments to be announced during the year.