Scott Leonard joins as private clients director from Aviva

Scott Leonard

Scott Leonard has joined Towergate Insurance as private client director with responsibility for the broker’s high net worth team.

Leonard joins Towergate from Aviva where he was underwriting manager for its high net worth team from 2009. He will report to Towergate personal lines underwriting chief executive Andy Westby.

Westby said: “I am delighted to welcome Scott into the underwriting division. His experience will add immense value to our high net worth proposition where we are poised for significant growth in 2013 and beyond.”

Leonard added: “Towergate is renowned for being innovative in its delivery of insurance products while still embracing the old-fashioned values of personal service and tailored underwriting. 

“This type of approach is essential in order to succeed in the high net worth market. I am very excited to be part of such a dynamic team and am looking forward to building on this established platform for future growth.”