​Verlingue hires insurance veteran as part of London market push

Verlingue London Markets has appointed Scott Mills as its new commercial development lead.

Mills will support the continued development of the firm’s propositions across scheme and delegated authority business, as well as motor trade, property and casualty and motor fleet lines.

The appointment forms part of the broker’s wider strategy to strengthen its London market proposition and support future growth.

Mills said: ”I am delighted to be joining Verlingue London Markets at an exciting time in its development.

“The business has strong momentum and I look forward to supporting its continued growth and further strengthening its offering for partner brokers.”

Experience

Mills joins the business with more than 30 years of experience across Lloyd’s and the wider London market.

His career has spanned wholesale broking, underwriting, operations and business development, while he has also held a number of senior leadership positions during his time in the market.

Most recently, he worked at Jensten London Markets as broking director.

Barry Reynolds, executive director at Verlingue London Markets, said: “Mills is exceptionally well known and respected across the London market.

“His experience covers wholesale broking, underwriting, operations, business development and senior leadership, giving him a unique breadth of expertise.

“As we continue to develop our proposition and grow the business, his insight and market knowledge will be a tremendous asset to the team and to our broker partners.”