Trawick International has appointed Global Benefits Group alumni Claire Hargreaves and Darren Fletcher as managing director and head of sales and distribution respectively of its accident and health division in the UK.
The pair are joined by fellow former GBG employee Katarzyna Slabon-Adams, who joins Trawick International as head of financial control and governance in the UK.
Earlier this year, following Global Benefits Group (GBG) Insurance Ltd entering into administration, Global Benefits Group advised policy holders that it had secured an agreement with MGEN and Trawick International to act as alternative carriers for European life, disability and health business and North American life, disability and medical insurance policies.
In her new role, Hargreaves will oversee strategy and business development for the division.
Prior to joining Trawick International, she spent 10 years at Axa Global Healthcare as assistant head of corporate development, 11 years at Bupa International as head of corporate sales UK and Europe, and most recently, four years at Global Benefits Group as managing director UK, Europe, CIS.
Fletcher takes charge of sales and distribution for the UK.
He spent 11 years at Axa Global Healthcare before moving on to spend 15 years at Bupa International, several years at Generali Global Health, and, most recently, four years at Global Benefits Group as senior business development consultant.
Slabon-Adams has held finance and accounting leadership roles at Marsh & McLennan Companies and RFIB Group Ltd before moving to Global Benefits Group, where she spent the last three and a half years.
Daryl Trawick, president and CEO of Trawick International, said: “I am pleased to have the opportunity to bring on board a seasoned and skilled team to lead the next phase of our UK expansion.
“The Trawick International UK accident and health division will bring life, disability, health, and travel insurance offerings and the best-in-class service Trawick is known for, to an even greater market and audience.
“Growth and diversification have always been a key strategy for the company, and I am thrilled with the opportunity this presents.”