John Walsh has been promoted to regions director UK specialty lines in a newly created role

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RSA has promoted John Walsh to regions director UK specialty lines.

In his newly created role, Walsh will be responsible for RSA’s regional operations and key broker relationships.

Walsh has worked at RSA for nearly ten years, most recently as a head of global specialty lines claims.

He has also held a number of other roles, including head of home loss adjusting services and development leader.

Walsh will also report to Gareth Hilton, director UK specialty lines.

Hilton said: [Walsh] brings with him a wealth of experience from his various roles at RSA.

“I am thrilled that a colleague with such a great track record in senior roles will be joining our team to deliver on our regional growth plans for our UK Specialty business.”

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