Claire Blaymires handed new position at broker Higos

Higos Insurance Services has promoted Claire Blaymires to operations director.

Blaymires, who has been with Higos since 1997, was last year appointed to facilities director and company secretary. She will retain responsibility for these tasks alongside her new role.

Higos managing director Ian Gosden said: “Claire’s appointment to this role is part of our continued redefining of roles and responsibilities and acknowledgement of the excellent work and support she has given the company over the years.”

Blaymires said: “I am delighted with the change in role and relish the challenges ahead.”

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