New construction practice launched in Manchester

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Tokio Marine Europe Insurance has hired David Wainwright to lead a new UK construction practice.

Wainwright has moved from RSA where he spent 37 years specialising in construction and engineering insurance.

He will be based in Tokio Marine’s Manchester office.

Executive operations officer Alastair Blundell said: “We are delighted to welcome David Wainwright to Tokio Marine Europe.

“David brings with him a wealth of knowledge and expertise which will help us develop our building and machinery contract works offering.

“This is a new area of activity for us and complements the growing presence we have in commercial property, liability and marine business in the UK.”

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