Flats broker makes sales and marketing appointments

Deacon's new hires Dave Hitchins and Adrian Potter

Deacon has appointed David Hitchins as marketing manager and Adrian Potter as new business sales manager.

Hitchins has joined the UK blocks of flats broker from AXA Global Company, Denplan.

Potter previously worked in private lines and commercial insurance.

Deacon’s head of business Penny Jepson said: “Dave’s previous experience outside of the insurance industry provides a useful insight into the client’s perspective and challenges the status quo while Adrian is full of energy and is passionate about maintaining and growing Deacon’s market-leading position.”

 

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