Arista looks to the Outback for new senior underwriter
Arista Insurance has moved to appoint Grant Twist as senior underwriter in its Midlands team in a bid to better serve the region.
Mr Twist - who was previously development underwriter for CGU Insurance in Australia, part of IAG - will be responsible for new business development in his new role.
According to the commercial lines underwriting specialist, the move will strengthen Arista's support for brokers in the area.
Arista said a greater number of broker-facing staff will have underwriting experience, as well as the authority to make decisions.
Speaking about the move, chief executive Charles Earle said: "Grant's skills
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