Heath Lambert's new commercial division

Heath Lambert has created a specialist commercial division to capitalise on its links in the SME sector.

The division, to be called London (Commercial), will capture commercial business within the M25 zone. A team has been recruited to be based in the broker’s Houndsditch headquarters and will radiate out from EC3 to the Home Counties borders.

Simon Waine, formerly of Lark Group, will lead this new division, which will include two new joiners Ramon Navarro and Agnes Ross, and the internal recruitment of three existing highly experienced staff.

All have extensive knowledge and expertise in the SME sector. Waine intends to recruit yet more top flight new business development executives and account handlers by the end of the year.

Heath Lambert chief executive Adrian Colosso said: “This new division will bring yet more depth to the Heath Lambert proposition and again prove our overriding client focus. With over 130 years history in the London Market, our wealth of expertise across business sectors, the quality of our existing people and our leverage with insurance markets will allow us to add value in this sector through a thorough blend of advice, relevant cover and competitive premiums.

“We have an excellent opportunity with Simon and the team to build on our major business victories and accolades over the past year and reinforce why so many clients know us as the best broker for service. We want to create a buzz in London,” he added.