Double appointment to bolster Zurich Private Clients

Zurich Private Clients has appointed Andy Williamson as UK development manager and Geraldine Holding as UK underwriting manager.

Williamson joined from Chartis, while Holding was previously a senior underwriter at Hiscox.

Both new hires will report into Matthew Schofield, head of Zurich Private Clients with immediate effect.

Schofield said: “I’m delighted to announce both Andy and Geraldine’s appointments to ZPC to further strengthen the existing team.

“Our ambition is to grow the business significantly this year, so Andy and Geraldine’s depth of industry knowledge, experience and expertise will further strengthen our existing team of dedicated specialists."

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