Henderson Insurance Brokers has appointed Paul Brookbanks as Manchester branch director

The appointment came as Henderson announced plans to expand its Manchester operation. Brookbanks was previously at Jelf.

Henderson chief executive Joe Henderson said: “Paul has joined us, and I like people who stick their necks out and say: ‘Yes, I’ll give it a go.’ He’s very enterprising.”

Speaking to an insurer audience in Manchester, Brookbanks said: “Our focus is going to be development. We’ve got a really good team, and I think we can build on it.

“From my point of view, back broking. Let’s get trading.”