Lloyd's broker Avid hires senior specialist underwriter to boost growth plans

Lloyd's coverholder, general insurance broker and managing general agent Avid Insurance has hired specialist underwriter Michael Patchett to boost its growth plans. Patchett joins Avid from his previous role at Lloyd's Syndicate DTW 1991. He specialises in equine, motorsport and leisure, having held senior underwriting roles at R&Q Just Underwriting Group (2011-13), and Aon (1999-2008). Avid managing director Stephen Gibson said that Patchett’s appointment is a part of the company's plans to build...