Smart & Cook has appointed Richard Darbyshire as branch director at its Harrogate operation.

The appointment will mean Darbyshire takes over responsibility for the running of the Harrogate branch.

Neil Thornton, who previously held the role, has been promoted to operations director with responsibility for the branch offices.

Darbyshire has held several senior development and managerial positions within General Accident, CGU and Norwich Union.

Previously he was based at Ilkley based RBR Insurance Brokers where he was strategic development director.

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