Hight net worth insurer Sterling boosts Midlands presence

Sterling has appointed Jane Flaherty as a senior high net worth underwriter based in the Midlands.

Flaherty will be responsible for underwriting Sterling’s Executive Home and Executive Plus HNW products for Midlands brokers.

Before joining Sterling she spent eight years underwriting and growing Hiscox’s HNW account in the Midlands.

Director David Sweeney said: “Jane is a specialist HNW underwriter and as such brings with her specific underwriting experience and broad regional expertise and I am sure she will be a valuable addition to the team.”

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