Michelle Rasche appointed business development executive.

SSP has strengthened its Insurer Division with the promotion of Michelle Rasche to business development executive.

In her new role she will be responsible for developing business in the underwriting and small to medium sized insurer markets in the UK.

Rasche has previous experience in insurance IT sales having spent the past five years in SSP’s Corporate Broker Division looking after a number of SSP’s major broking clients.

In her new role she will be responsible for new business development in the UK insurer market, as well as continuing to service some key broker accounts.

Dean Richardson, head of insurer sales, said: “In the last 12 months SSP has seen record growth in its Insurer Division with more than 30 insurers in the UK using SSP software to drive their businesses.

"We needed to expand our team to respond to the growing business opportunities. Michelle’s knowledge and industry background will be invaluable in helping us to consolidate our market presence.”

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