In a strategic move to support the company’s strategic plans, our network partner H&H Insurance Brokers have confirmed the appointment of Stuart Torrance as Senior Account Handler. In this specialist role, Stuart will work closely with the team of Account Executives operating across the North East and Yorkshire, with a view to helping further strengthen the company’s presence in the region and expanding their tailored services.

Having worked in insurance for over two decades, Stuart has developed an extensive understanding of the industry and of changing market needs within the rural sector in particular. On hand to provide specialist and technical support to the company’s Service offering, Stuart will work remotely from his home near Thirsk in North Yorkshire. In addition to developing business across Yorkshire and the North East he will use his expertise to assist with detailed technical claims.

Paul Graham, Managing Director of H&H Insurance Brokers, commented: “Stuart has cultivated a highly specialised knowledge of the sector from his wealth of practical hands-on experience, and we are delighted that he has decided to join our team.  From assessing client’s insurance needs to providing advice and guidance on how to effectively resolve claims, Stuart’s understandings will prove invaluable in helping him meet the demands of this diverse role.

“Stuart, I have no doubt will become a key member of the team, further driving performance and strengthening our presence in the north of England and support our claims department with detailed technical insight.”

During his professional career, Stuart has held a variety and number of management roles. He joins H&H Insurance Brokers from McClarrons Ltd, where he held the position of Claims Manager, and is now set to continue H&H Insurance Broker’s growth from both a business and geographical perspective.

Commenting on his new role, Stuart said: “As a champion for excellence myself, I am thrilled to have joined H&H Insurance Brokers who have been awarded the Feefo Platinum Trusted Service award for the last two consecutive years. This accolade recognises them as a business who continues to deliver exceptional customer care, and over the years my own work has been strongly underpinned by a focus on customer service. I am really keen to continue this within my new role.”

“Working closely with our team of Account Executives, my focus will be locked in on our clients to ensure that I have a clear understanding of their business needs. I am really looking forward to supporting them into the future.”

H&H Insurance Brokers offer independent advice on all aspects of rural and business insurances. With well over 30 years of trading and an established client base throughout the North of England, Scottish Borders, North Wales and Cheshire, they arrange a broad portfolio of insurances for farmers, agricultural contractors and all types of rural businesses based within the countryside.