COLCHESTER-BASED Amicus Legal is further strengthening its management team as it expands its support for smaller solicitor firms offering after the event cover, and for those offering specialist legal expenses insurance.

COLCHESTER-BASED Amicus Legal is further strengthening its management team as it expands its support for smaller solicitor firms offering after the event cover, and for those offering specialist legal expenses insurance.

Roger Shacklock joins as operations manager from Capita Insurance Services where he was head of claims operations and medical helplines. He was previously head of motor operations and motor claims manager.

His wide experience in the insurance sector over the past 27 years includes strong links with Lloyd's of London.

Head of legal services Kathryn Mortimer welcomed his appointment to her senior team.

“I am delighted to have Roger join our expanding team in such a crucial role. Having worked for several years with him previously, I know he will bring valuable expertise to the running of the day-to-day business of Amicus,” she said.

“His appointment complements that of our new general manager Andy Tomkins, who joined earlier in the year.”