Shane Upton has taken over as PSC Reliance Franchise Partners CEO from David Wyner, who has been appointed to a newly created role in the wider group.

Mr Upton has led PSC’s Breeze Underwriting Agency since joining the company in 2011, overseeing product expansion and improved financial performance.

He previously held senior portfolio management positions with Chartis and Ace.

Mr Wyner becomes PSC Insurance Group Head of Market Management, responsible for maximising insurer relationships with clients and the group’s network of brokers, authorised representatives and franchisees.

He was Reliance Franchise Partners’ foundation MD and continued in the role after it was acquired by PSC in early 2016.

Mr Wyner is a past president of the National Insurance Brokers Association and sits on the association’s board.

The management changes took effect last Wednesday.