Oxygen appoints in Leeds following death of former boss Sean Hicks

Oxygen Insurance Brokers has appointed Julie Donkin as a new business executive in the Leeds office. The move comes after three brokers, Richard Butler, Graeme McIntyre and Keith Florence unexpectedly left following the death of their boss Sean Hicks.

Donkin will develop corporate business throughout the UK with a focus on motor trade and other specialist sectors. She has a broad commercial insurance background including experience of affinity schemes.

Jim Fuller, managing director of Oxygen Corporate Risks, commented: “As a talented and engaging new business executive, Julie is a welcome addition to the team. With our focus firmly on growth in 2010, I am confident that she will make a positive contribution to our expansion.