Direct Group has appointed Derek Coles as managing director with effect from the 6th June.

CEO Nigel Clack, said: “[We have had] a number of significant business wins in 2006 which has further developed our presence in the mortgage lending and finance broker arena.

“Derek has been recruited to take our business to the next level, by building on our flexible and scalable operating platform. Our strategic focus will be to expand both our current product and service offering whilst entering new markets and growing both our insurer and client base”.

Derek Coles said: “We are continuing to grow our market proposition and will be strengthening our presence in providing solutions within the life, casualty, property, captive and corporate sectors.”

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