B&W appoints director of compliance

Thomas Reeh, Chief Executive Officer of The Black and White Group commented: "We searched long and hard to fill this position with the right person and we are delighted that Carl Higgins has joined us. Carl has extensive industry experience and has worked on projects directly with the FSA". Higgins said "The Black & White Group have an excellent Brand and Market presence, it is a growing business, bucking current market trends, with a strong management team & culture".

Higgins leaves Jerrold Holdings Plc where he liaised with the compliance department directing projects, for the Blemain group of companies, aiding a smooth transition into FSA regulation for insurance and mortgage business. Previous to this Higgins worked for GE Consumer Finance where he played an active role within the GE Consumer Finance Global team covering Northern Europe for various projects in Compliance, Insurance, Sales Management, Product design, Marketing & Strategic Planning.