Digital claims management business Claim Central has expanded into North America and named former Aon partner Quin Netzel as MD to run its operations there.

Mr Netzel will report directly to Global CEO Brian Siemsen.

Claim Central’s North American unit is based in Jacksonville, Florida, and the key focus is to build its property and motor business in the market.

In a separate announcement, the company has appointed Clint Kerekes as Global COO, effective from next week.

Mr Kerekes is currently head of transformation with Hollard Insurance.