Lloyd's insurer Hiscox has announced the appointment of James Christopherson as its e-commerce development director.
Hiscox claims the appointment will enable it to improve the distribution for its Lloyd's market business.
Christopherson has been charged with the task of identifying new opportunities and developing new internet-based products.
Hiscox director of underwriting Robert Childs said: "By embracing technology, we can grow our business and reduce costs at the same time as delivering a better service to our brokers. We have successfully launched our online terrorism product in the USA we want to build on this success."
e-commerce development director James Christopherson said: "Technology is vital to the future of Lloyd's. It is essential that we work with our brokers and underwriters to develop systems that encourage the flow of new business into Lloyd's, as well as increased retention rates.
"Hiscox is committed to improving and enhancing the way we work with our partners and clients to ensure we can deliver cost effective market growth for brokers and insurers alike and build on the recent success of our INScribe system. It is great to be onboard at such an exciting time."
