Aon, a company that provides professional services, recently added a broking director to the advisory team that is situated in Leeds.James Hastings, who brings 18 years of experience to the table, served as the director of new business broking at Attis Insurance Brokers in the past.In his previous position, he was in charge of developing the organization’s agencies and acting as a broker for all new business.Hastings was elevated to the position of associate director of new business broking during his time at Romero, where he worked for eight years before joining Attis.
His responsibilities included the brokering of new business cases and encompassed all classes of general insurance and premiums. The types of risks that fell within his purview ranged from mid-sized corporations to large corporations.In addition to that, he has also done work for the Chartered Institute of Insurance (CII) as a writer of examination questions.
James Hastings was formerly new business broking director at Attis Insurance Brokers and brings 18 years’ experience.
In his former role, he was responsible for establishing the group’s agencies and broking for all new business.
Prior to joining Attis, Hastings spent eight years at Romero where he was promoted to associate director new business broking. His remit included the broking of new business cases and involved all classes of general insurance and premiums, ranging from mid corporates to corporate sized risk.
In addition, he has also worked as an exam questions writer for the Chartered Institute of Insurance.
James Fell, head of Aon’s Leeds Tingley and Harrogate offices, said: “Employees are at the heart of Aon and adding to the team’s extensive experience and expertise means we are best placed to meet the needs of our clients in Yorkshire and across the UK.
“James has a strong insurance background combined with an enviable understanding of the local market. He’s a valued addition to the team and will be a huge support to both clients and colleagues alike.”
James Hastings added: “The timing of this opportunity arising at Aon, was perfect for me as I was looking for a new challenge. Aon’s approaches to flexible working and career progression as well as the firm’s overall culture, really appealed. It is a great career move for me and really enables me to play to my strengths and draw on my local market knowledge.”