Alex Kilpatrick joins glazing and locks firm

Former Merlin Claims client and customer services director Alex Kilpatrick has joined glazing and locks company Evander Group as sales director.

Evander managing director Alan Horton confirmed the appointment.

Before joining Merlin, Kilpatrick was Homeserve client development director.

Merlin made 170 staff redundant after falling into administration earlier this month.

The loss adjuster kept a skeleton crew of 34 staff to hand over its workload before administrators BDO wind the business down.

The 2025 Insurance Times Awards took place on the evening of Wednesday 3rd December in the iconic Great Room of London’s Grosvenor House.

Hosted by comedian and actor Tom Allen, 34 Gold, 23 Silver and 22 Bronze awards were handed out across an amazing 34 categories recognising brilliance and innovation right across the breadth of UK general insurance.
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