The Intermediary – April 2025 - Flipbook - Page 82
On the move. . .
Nottingham Building Society completes restructuring
with national account manager
N
oingham has bolstered its
intermediary sales team
with the appointment of
Beckie Morton as national
account manager. This completes the
restructuring under the direction
of sales director Ma Kingston,
ced Alison Palle.
who replaced
Morton will manage
strategic partnerships
orks,
with clubs and networks,
drawing on 25 years of
experience,, including at
va,
Bank of Ireland, Finova,
and Dojo.
Morton said: “The Noingham
is a well-respected mutual with a
proud heritage and a clear vision for
the future – one that I’m incredibly
passionate about.
“The society’s commitment tto
making homeo
homeownership more
accessible aligns perf
perfectly with my
ex
own values, and I’m excited
to be
c
part of this next chapter.”
Kingston said: “Beckie is an
t our
outstanding addition to
delight to be
team, and I’m delighted
wit her once again."
working with
BECKIE MOR
MORTON
UnderwriteMe appoints Andrew Doran as CEO
nderwriteMe has appointed
Andrew Doran as its new chief
executive officer (CEO).
Doran joins from Pacific
Life Re where he was the global chief
underwriting officer.
He takes over as CEO of UnderwriteMe
from James Tait, who has le the
business to pursue new opportunities.
Andrew Gill, EVP, global
protection Pacific Life Re and chair of
UnderwriteMe, said: “We are delighted
to welcome Andrew to UnderwriteMe.
“His extensive experience and proven
track record in the insurance industry,
combined with his deep understanding
of our company’s technology and
strategic goals, make him the ideal
U
leader to deliver UnderwriteMe’s
growth ambitions.”
Doran added: “I look forward to
working with the talented team at
UnderwriteMe to continue driving
innovation and excellence
cross our offering for
across
h insurers and
both
independent financial
visers globally,
advisers
urther
and to further
hen our
strengthen
position as a leader
in underwriting
and claims
tion
automation
and AI
ANDREW DORAN
solutions.”
Redwood Bank
appoints nonexecutive director
edwood Bank has
appointed Tina Kokkinos
as non-executive director
and incoming chair of its
risk commiee.
With more than 20 years of
experience, Kokkinos brings
knowledge in strategy, operations,
risk and governance.
She said:
“Redwood has
established itself
as a specialist
business bank,
and in particular
supporting
property investors TINA KOKKINOS
and landlords with finance to grow
their businesses. I look forward
to working with the board and
executive team to help Redwood
continue growing profitably.”
Chairman Mark Winlow said:
“Tina is a strong nonnon-executive
with a broad rang
range of experience
[...] Her expertise in risk and
operational stra
strategy will further
strengthen our ggovernance
framework as w
we continue to grow
the bank.”
Gary Wilkinson, CE
CEO and cofounder, added: ““Tina’s passion for
governance, risk
risk, diversity and
social impa
impact aligns perfectly
v
with our values.”
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Mortgage Brain appoints David Louw as team leader for intermediary
M
ortgage Brain has
building key relationships, helping
appointed David
brokers to get the most from the
Louw as its team
company’s range of modules.
Neil Wya, sales and
leader for
marketing director at
intermediary success.
Mortgage Brain, said:
Louw started his
“David’s experience as a
mortgage career in estate
broker, coupled with his
agency and later moved
passion for technology
into fintech, working
and customer service, is a
with online broker and
great addition to the team
lender, Habito.
More recently, Louw worked DAVID LOUW we have built over the last
few years.
in mortgage operations at
“As with most things in life,
Beer.co.uk.
timing is everything. We have
At Mortgage Brain, he will lead
recently launched our new Mortgage
the intermediary success team,
FRANK
PENNAL
Brain Hub and are now actively
migrating customers onto our latest
technology solutions.
“David and his team will play
a pivotal role in supporting new and
existing customers on that journey.”
Louw added: “I am all too familiar
with the hurdles that today’s
mortgage brokers face.
“In my new role,
I’m really looking forward to
nurturing our intermediary
relationships and helping brokers
get the most out of Mortgage Brain’s
technology to help their
businesses thrive.”
