LSL Financial Services has hired Martin Taphouse as chief operating officer across the unit’s brands.
Taphouse joins from insurer Zurich, where he worked for over two decades, leaving as head of business transformation.
The mortgage business says Taphouse was a key part of the development and running of Zurich’s wealth business platform where he led broker support and customer operations.
LSL Financial Services contains the Primis, TMA Club, and Linear mortgage and insurance networks. It is part of the wider LSL property group, which spans surveying to estate agents.
LSL Group managing director financial services Richard Howells says: “Having worked with him [Taphouse] previously I know what experience he brings to the role and the passion he has for delivering operational excellence, leadership, and relationship management.
“He has a formidable track record when it comes to delivering market-leading propositions for advisors.”
Taphouse welcomed the chance to, “work with our teams and colleagues to drive execution of the group’s ambitious strategy, and ensure we offer an outstanding proposition for our brokers”.
