Knowledge Bank has appointed Andy Leadbetter as a business development manager.

Leadbetter has over 30 years’ experience in the insurance and mortgage industry. He has previously worked at Uinsure, Bupa, CVS Ltd, Tenet Group and RBS, in a variety of roles.

In his new role, Leadbetter will manage key relationships with brokerages and packagers who use Knowledge Bank’s criteria system.

Knowledge Bank chief executive Nicola Firth says: “This is a great time to welcome someone of Leadbetter’s calibre to the Knowledge Bank team as we surge forwards with our next growth phase.

“Leadbetter brings with him a wealth of knowledge and experience of the intermediary mortgage industry and will be particularly valuable both in broadening Knowledge Bank’s reach amongst brokers and then ensuring they really capitalise on our cutting-edge criteria system.”

Leadbetter adds: “Knowledge Bank is an exciting company to work for with ambitious vision, goals and expansion plans. It is not often that you get the opportunity to be a part of a company that is changing the shape of an industry so I jumped at the chance to be part of their future success.

“The FCA are looking to evidence why a broker has advised their client on what may be the fifth product on a sourcing system list not necessarily the top one. This need for evidence is only going to increase and Knowledge Bank plays a fundamental part in providing it.”