On the move: the latest East Midlands hires

Insurance broker, Cowens Survival Capability, part of Cowens Group, has appointed two new senior account handlers to its Mansfield team

Claire Thompson and Daniel Ryan join the business’ head office .

Chief executive of Cowens Group, Paul Chaplin, said: “We’re delighted to welcome Claire and Daniel to our team in Mansfield. At a vital time for us in terms of development and growth, both new appointments represent the high quality of service that is so important to us and have the qualities we were looking for.

“Both Claire and Daniel have got off to a flying start with their new clients and I have no doubt that they will go far within the business.”

Rachael Cobb

Nottingham-based accountancy firm Page Kirk has appointed Rachael Cobb as assistant manager in its accounts department.

Cobb qualified in 2010 at AAT level, becoming a fully qualified ICAEW Chartered Accountant in 2017.

She said: “I’m very excited to be joining Page Kirk, it marks a positive step forward in my career and I have heard many positive things about working for the firm. I hope to obtain an extensive knowledge of my clients to enable me to advise accordingly. Whilst streamlining clients accounting functions, making it easier for them to focus on their day to day commercial role, as oppose to the accounts function.

“I am looking to create strong working relationships with my clients and more importantly my team. This I believe is the core to a great working relationship.”

John Wallis, senior partner at the firm based on Gregory Boulevard, said: ‘Rachael brings a refreshing mix of skills and experience. We have a strong ethos and culture, where the focus is on our clients, the quality and of our service and our people.

“Rachael is a fantastic addition to our team. She will make a great role model for our younger members of the team and will be a great mentor to them. We wish Rachael every success in her future career with us.”