Premium funder Attvest Finance has appointed Darren Evans as State Manager SA and NT, and has entered a strategic partnership with Insurtech Finance, a start-up he recently co-founded.

Mr Evans was state manager at Hunter Premium Funding for nine years and has three decades’ experience in corporate sales and marketing.

Insurtech Finance focuses on digitally enabled tools for premium funding services. In his new role Mr Evans will work closely with selected brokers to develop technology initiatives.

The strategic partnership aims to grow the national footprint for both Attvest and Insurtech Finance.