Richard Warburton has been appointed a director of Colemont Insurance Brokers' property and casualty division.

Warburton has a wealth of experience in the sector, having previously worked for Commercial Union, AIG, CE Heath/Heath Lambert, Willis and Aon.

Surinder Beerh, chief executive and head of Colemont's London office, said: "Richard brings extensive experience in worldwide facultative property placements and catastrophe coverage in Latin America, Caribbean, Europe, North America, and the Far East. He has far-reaching insurance experience, and we are excited to have him join our growing property and casualty division."

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