Medicash expands team

Medicash has recruited a new broker manager to strengthen its sales team. Russell Upton, 40, joins from BUPA and will be responsible for managing relationships with intermediaries and generating sales.

Chief Executive Sue Weir said: "We have seen a sharp rise in the take up of corporate plans and decided to create a new role to address the fact that intermediaries are critical to maintaining this success. Russell comes from a strong background in PMI sales and we are pleased he has chosen to join us. "

Russell previously worked for BUPA for nine years where he led intermediary development.

A new marketing executive has also been appointed.

Emily Bowers, 24, joins the organisation from the travel website Simonseeks.com where she worked in online marketing.

Emily graduated in Business Studies at Chester University before working for Churchill China Plc and the online charity catalogue retailer Act Now One.

Sue Weir said both appointments were high calibre and a reflection of Medicash's commitment to continued growth and development.