Experienced insurance specialist Sarah Giles has been appointed as a director at fast-growing Birmingham firm Newstead Insurance Brokers.

Sarah, who has developed a significant client portfolio since joining Newstead almost five years ago, will work with managing director Paul O’Donnell and director Julian Simon in the Birmingham office of Newstead to further develop the business.

Speaking as she took on her new role, Sarah said “I started at Newstead with a small book of clients across the whole range of insurance services, from fleet and commercial combined to liability and property owners.

“Since then we have substantially developed these and added new accounts predominantly by referrals from existing clients. Recently, I have also been more involved in the management and administrative side of the business and now is the ideal time for me to join the board as we realise plans to continue our expansion”.

Sarah, a self confessed “fitness fanatic”, is married to Jay, has sons aged 18 and 9, and has worked in insurance since she left school.

Welcoming her appointment, Managing Director Paul O’Donnell said “Sarah brings tremendous enthusiasm and energy to the board. Her experience and drive will be a major factor in moving the business forward.”