LV= Broker, part of the LV= group of companies, has hired Anne Francis as a senior underwriter for its Maidstone branch which looks after brokers across the South East and East Anglia.

Francis, who has more than twenty years experience in commercial insurance, has been appointed to build develop commercial lines business with a number of key brokers in the region.

She will report to David Parker, Maidstone branch manager.

Before joining LV= Broker, Francis was at NIG where she was responsible for managing new and existing business across the business insurance, packages, motor fleet and motor trade combined product lines.

David said they’re delighted that Anne has joined them. She brings a wealth of experience with her and I am sure she will play a key role in helping to build on the excellent relationships that exist with their broker partners here.