Capita names GI division head

Outsourcing firm Capita has promoted Brent Escott to managing director of its general insurance division  - a newly created role.

Escott joined Capita earlier this year to head up its its London market and commercial insurance operations. In his new role he will oversee all four divisions of Capita’s general insurance operations covering all aspects of the London and UK insurance market.

Escott will continue to manage the London market and commercial division and report to joint group chief operating officer Vic Gysin.

“By bringing together all of our insurance services under Brent’s leadership, we are creating a coordinated business whose clients will benefit from a more integrated approach and a shared strategic direction,” Gysin said in a statement. “Brent’s experience working with insurers and intermediaries in commercial and personal lines gives him a broad perspective that is ideally suited to our general insurance operations.”

Escott added: “Unifying our approach gives us a stronger platform to help our clients deal with the processes and efficiencies needed to cope with an ever-changing market, particularly against a backdrop of regulatory reform.”