Fast-growing life insurance broker Protect Line has appointed Pedro Coimbra Fernandes as chief financial officer (CFO).

Mr Fernandes joins the Dorset-based company from London Stock Exchange-listed Hiscox, where he was interim CFO of London Market and Hiscox Syndicates Limited.

He has held similar roles at a number of other organisations, most notably AIG (American International Group), where he covered various territories including the UK, Latin America, Middle East and North Africa. He has specific experience of working in the protection market globally.

Mr Fernandes will work closely with Jo and David Brewe...