Commercial underwriter James Curtin moves to Evolution

Commercial underwriting specialist Evolution Underwriting has appointed James Curtin as a commercial underwriter working within the new business team.

Curtin previously worked at Allianz in Maidstone.

His responsibilities include underwriting and servicing new business products to Evolution’s broker base and supporting growth.

Chief executive Paul Upton said: “This is a really exciting opportunity for James. We have some strong growth plans for this year and it’s great to be able to find good local talent to help underpin that growth while maintaining the outstanding levels of customer service that have become Evolution’s hallmark.

“We remain clearly focussed on independent regional brokers and this appointment is further evidence of our commitment to servicing their needs to the highest possible standards."

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