Brokers network NIG has appointed Mathew Razzell to the newly created position of head of research and business sector development, within its commercial lines section.

NIG is a subsidiary of The Royal Bank of Scotland Group.

Razzell's role will include researching end customer segmentation, developing product and added value services, and customer propositions.

Lyn Carslake, NIG's director of commercial lines, said: “Mathew will play a key role in driving the business forward and in developing the right customer propositions for NIG. His vast experience in product development and the banking sector will be invaluable to us.”

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