Berkeley Alexander has announced the promotion of Alan Collinson to business development director.

Previously business development manager at the wholesale insurance intermediary, Collinson’s promotion sees the creation of a new senior role with national responsibility for some of the intermediary’s key broker clients.

It is a similar role to that which he held during his six years at Mortgage 2000.

He will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities amongst mortgage brokers and intermediaries, promoting Berkeley Alexander’s range of general insurance products and bringing new clients on board.

Geoff Hall, managing director at Berkeley Alexander, said: “Alan has been an incredible asset to Berkeley Alexander during his two years with us as business development manager. This promotion is in recognition of the significant contribution he has made and our desire to create a more senior business development role with national responsibility for the growth of our key accounts.

“We are judged not only by the products we provide to our intermediaries but also, and more importantly, by the service and sales support that we deliver. The feedback from our brokers reflects the exemplary service Alan provides and so in promoting him to business development director, we have further strengthened that team.”