Darren Paterson switches to Towergate in Leeds

Towergate Risk Solutions has appointed Darren Paterson as an account executive in its Leeds branch.

Paterson joins Towergate from rival firm Oval, where he worked for more than 10 years it its Wakefield office.

In his new role Paterson will be responsible for advising Towergate’s corporate client base across the region with their insurance needs.

Paterson said: “This is a great move which allows me to take my career to the next level. It’s fantastic to be part of a company which prides itself on great service and delivering innovative insurance products whilst also investing heavily in career development.’

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