Smart and Cook has appointed former Willett and Ross director DAVID WILSON.

Mr Wilson is branch manager at Smart and Cook's Stockton office.

He has more than 19 years' experience in the commercial insurance market, having worked since leaving school for Willett and Ross, which is now the Folgate Partnership.

Smart & Cook, which is based in Harrogate, North Yorkshire, is an insurance broker and provides financial advice and risk management services.

It has made more than 48 acquisitions in the past 15 years.