’Tysers has a reputation for successfully balancing tradition and innovation and I look forward to collaborating with colleagues to build on these principles and deliver solutions for clients,’ says appointee

Broker Tysers has appointed William Lines to its property and casualty division as a director.

Lines makes the move from Price Forbes, where he spent 15 years developing tailored propositions for large, complex risks in the international commercial property markets.

Commenting on the appointment, Tim Stokes, chairman of property and casualty at Tysers, said: “I am extremely pleased that Tysers continues to attract such great broking talent.

“Lines’ market knowledge, technical expertise and long-established insurer relationships will further strengthen our client offering – he is a great addition to the team.”

Experience

With technical expertise in the placement of large complex risks from single sites to global programmes, Lines brings relationships with Lloyd’s, company and international insurers.

Lines said: “I am pleased to be joining one of the insurance industry’s most prestigious companies.

”Tysers has a reputation for successfully balancing tradition and innovation and I look forward to collaborating with colleagues to build on these principles and deliver solutions for clients. I am excited by the opportunity to contribute to the success of the property and casualty division, as well as the wider group.”

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