Howden-owned Aston Lark has recruited George Seatter as a client director within its private client division, bringing with him the client base he developed as a partner at Vizion.
High-net-worth specialist Seatter was the first partner to join Vizion when it launched in 2017 with a partnership-owner model.
The firm, set up by former Chubb HNW leader John Sims as well as ex-Bluefin boss Chris Blackham and former England rugby international Jeremy Guscott, was created as a boutique broker to attract talented, entrepreneurial insurance professionals looking to run their own business.
Last month Russell Sessions was appointed managing director at Vizion, succeeding Sims.
In a first for the business, having worked as an appointed representative for six years, Sessions swapped the value of his book for equity in the wider company and joined the board.
Laura Coles is also joining Aston Lark as account executive to work alongside Seatter.
Model
Sims, chairman of Vizion said: “It has been a pleasure to support George both personally and professionally.
“The Vizion model was designed to allow talented people like George to build their own business with our help and financial support. The model also allows and expects that there would come a day where a partner would want to move on, and that time has come for George.
“Aston Lark has a fine reputation in the market and, as sad as we are to see them go, we believe this is a good home for George, Laura and their clients.”
Journey
Peter Blanc, Aston Lark Group CEO, said: “I’m delighted to have George and Laura on board to further strengthen our existing private client and HNW capabilities. We are on a journey towards creating a world-class Howden Private Client division, which brings together the best of our operations from across the Aston Lark and A-Plan businesses.”
Seatter said: “I’m very grateful for the support and the opportunity provided by John and the Vizion team. It’s been amazing being part of a brilliant, award-winning business.
“I’m excited to now be joining Aston Lark and Howden at an important time in their business growth, and really pleased that Laura is also joining which will help us to continue providing outstanding service to our clients.”
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