Crystal Specialist Finance has announced an addition to its executive team with the promotion of Mark Hutchings to ancillaries director.

Hutchings (pictured) has worked in financial services for more than 35 years, with a particular focus on all aspects of general insurance.

He moves from his previous role as head of strategy to concentrate on building the additional services side of Crystal’s business, as the firm enters a new phase of growth.

Hutchings joined Crystal in 2022 and brings a range of experience to his new position from earlier roles, including head of sales and distribution at Uinsure and managing director at Berkley Alexander Insurance.

He said: “I’m really excited to be leading the ancillary services charge for Crystal. There is a genuine need to support brokers and their clients, in both educating and giving them access to specialist products and services aligned to the complex finance being undertaken.

“I’m looking forward to collaborating with our supporting brokers and developing further strategic partnerships, to increase the ancillary support package and product range.”

Jo Breedon, Crystal’s managing director, added: “At Crystal we are committed to extending the services we can offer brokers in order to cater for the various needs of their complex clients.

“As a veteran in the world of financial services in general and insurance in particular, Mark is charged with developing and evolving this part of the business. The experience and enthusiasm he brings to this new role will play an important part in helping us achieve our ambitious growth targets.”