Chartered surveyors Eddisons, which has offices at Huddersfield, has appointed Darren Toms as client services director of its insolvency insurance services division.

Mr Toms, 38, has more than 10 years experience in the insolvency industry, specialising in insolvency insurance, where he has managed a range of complex insurance issues.

His key focus will be on expanding the division into key markets and developing relationships with new and existing clients on a national basis.

Nick Towns, head of the insurance services division, said: ‘Darren has a wealth of experience along with strong client relationships and is an excellent addition to the team.”

The insolvency insurance team provides bespoke property insurance and risk management services to a range of financial institutions and insolvency practitioners. Eddisons entered the UK insolvency insurance market in 2010 in conjunction with Aon and RSA.