Paymentshield has recruited six new business development managers (BDMs) following two new deals with Openwork and Sesame Bankhall Group.

In the field, Paul Southall joins from Pru Protect along with Stuart Mcleod from Santander and Helen Linnen from Paymaster.

The new additions take the field-based Key Accounts Team to six.

Meanwhile, the telephone-based team also welcomes new recruits Adam Ryan, Emma Ward and Lauren Cunningham.

James Watson, sales director at Paymentshield said: “I am delighted with our new appointments which will enable Paymentshield to provide even more support to our key business partners.

“All these individuals bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the team and will be focused on working closely with advisers to help them grow their general insurance business.”