Price Forbes has appointed Poul Hansen as head of renewable energy to lead the expansion of its renewable energy offering.

Hansen joins from JLT Specialty, where he was most recently senior partner and head of renewable energy. Prior to that he spent 13 years as a broker at Danish intermediary Optica, specialising in renewable energy business.

Commenting on his appointment, recently instated Price Forbes CEO James Masterton said: “Continuing our investment in specialist industries we are absolutely delighted that Poul has decided to join us.”

“He brings with him market leading experience and skills from which both our clients and our existing team will benefit enormously,” Masterton added.