Premium Credit, the UK and Ireland’s leading provider of insurance premium finance and specialist lending services, has announced the appointment of Sara Heald as Sustainability Manager. In this newly created role Sara reports to Adam Morghem, Chair, Sustainability Committee / Strategy, Marketing & Communications Director.

She joins Premium Credit having gained significant, specialist sustainability experience working at Legal & General and most recently, Howden Insurance Brokers.

Sara takes up the position at a time when Premium Credit continues to build its ESG and wider sustainability credentials. The business currently holds a Silver Award from Ecovadis, the trusted provider of business sustainability ratings.

Building on the achievements of Premium Credit’s Sustainability Committee Sara’s immediate focus will be to ensure the business remains compliant with the latest sustainability standards. Other responsibilities will include completing Premium Credit’s annual independent sustainability assessment, reviewing results, seeking the next round of improvements and promoting the business’s agenda in this important area.

Adam Morghem, comments: “As a purpose-led company we have reached critical mass in this space making this an important hire to ensure we remain a force for good and responsible business in a rapidly changing world. We are delighted that Sara has joined Premium Credit, she brings considerable experience to the position.”