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First Title—Neil Skinner

09 May 2013
Issue: 7559 / Categories: Movers & Shakers
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Former Law Society manager join FTI

First Title Insurance plc (FTI) has appointed Neil Skinner as head of business development for Scotland and Northern Ireland.

Based at FTI’s Scottish office, Neil will focus on developing the company’s relationships with key accounts and enhance FTI’s continuing growth in the Scottish and Northern Ireland legal indemnity markets. He comes to FTI after five years at The Law Society of England and Wales where he was responsible for the commercialisation of its brand and establishing relationships with key business partners.

Issue: 7559 / Categories: Movers & Shakers
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