Gallagher snaps up former Scotland rugby player

Broker Gallagher has appointed Scotland rugby player Nathan Hines as business development director for its rugby client base.

Hines will take over from former Saracens player High Vyvyan who is moving into a different business development director role, with a remit of developing Gallagher’s affinity relationships, including partnerships with Natwest, Lloyds Banking Group and RSM.

In his new role, Hines will be responsible for expanding Gallagher’s client base amongst rugby clubs, and other businesses involved in the sport. He will report to Simon Waine, regional managing director for the South in Gallagher’s UK retail division.

Waine said: “We are delighted to welcome Nathan to Gallagher. With his extensive background in rugby he is a welcome addition to our talented team. Gallagher has existing relationships with a large number of clubs, both those at Premiership Rugby level, and also local clubs across the UK. I will be working with Nathan, to build on this existing presence and help provide further clubs and related business with risk management and insurance advice.”

Hines commented: “Gallagher has a fantastic reputation in the world of rugby as a result of its programme of grassroots support for community rugby plus its title sponsorship of Premiership Rugby. The opportunity to join a global business with a real focus on clients, where I could use my sporting knowledge, was an opportunity I couldn’t pass up. I look forward to working with the team to further develop our offering.”