Former Novae director takes up new role

Giles Insurance Brokers has strengthened its team with the appointment of Leo Gibbons to the new post of distribution director.

The company said the post has been created as a result of Giles’ continuing rapid growth.

Gibbons will be responsible for ensuring newly-acquired companies and partner brokers have access to all the services currently offered by Giles and for setting and implementing the placement strategy with existing market relationships across the group.

Gibbons has more than 18 years experience in insurance in sales and distribution and joins Giles from Novae Insurance where he was part of the original management team and held the role of director of marketing.

Michael Quinn, group managing director for Giles said: "We are delighted to welcome Leo to Giles and into this new role.

"As the business continues to expand, Leo will be responsible for ensuring that supporting brokers have complete access to our services. Leo has a wealth of experience and we are delighted to announce the arrival of someone so well-respected in the industry.

"This appointment significantly strengthens our senior team and will undoubtedly prove an asset as we pursue our ambitious strategy for 2008."

Gibbons added: "It is an exciting time to join the Giles Group. As the fastest growing insurance broker in the UK, Giles offers a tremendous opportunity to take a leading role in creating the distribution model for the future and it’s thrilling to be a part of that."