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ACQUIS EXPANDS TEAM WITH THREE NEW APPOINTMENTS

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The following information was released by the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA):

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Lynsey Walden or Rubie Barker

Peter Austin, Shawn ONeill and Thomas Griffith have been appointed as Vice Presidents of Business Development

Specialist insurance provider to the equipment finance industry Acquis has strengthened its team with the appointments of Peter Austin, Shawn ONeill and Thomas Griffith as Vice Presidents of Business Development.

Based in Philadelphia, the three will each lead sales activity across U.S. regions Mid-Atlantic and Southeast, Midwest and Southwest supporting Acquis' continued growth and ensuring its specialist solutions deliver value to lessors, funders and their customers.

Peter Austin will cover the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast territories, bringing nearly two decades of experience at Siemens Financial Services. With expertise across the financial services sector, automotive and IT, Peter will focus on driving regional growth and supporting clients with innovative, value-added insurance solutions.

Shawn ONeill will lead business development in the Midwest and joins Acquis with a strong background in strategic sales, having held senior positions including Strategic Sales Manager at North Star Leasing and Enterprise Account Executive at LANStatus

In the Southwest, Thomas Griffith brings a wealth of experience from his career in the asset finance and leasing industry, including senior roles at DLL, Siemens, and nearly 19 years at Phillips Medical Capital as Vice President of Business Development.

The appointments mark a significant step in Acquiss continued growth in North America. Working alongside the existing team, Peter, Shawn and Thomas will lead sales activity in their respective territories.

Nick Leader, CEO of Acquis, commented: We are delighted to welcome Peter, Shawn, and Thomas to the Acquis team in the U.S. Their combined expertise in leasing and insurance strengthens our commitment to delivering even greater value to lessors across the asset finance industry. With a growing presence in this dynamic market, we are focused on helping our partners unlock new revenue opportunities, enhance customer service, and reduce portfolio risk through tailored equipment insurance solutions. This investment in talent demonstrates our belief in the strong growth potential of the U.S market and our determination to support lessors in driving sustainable performance and long-term success.

For more information about Acquiss innovative insurance solutions, visit here.

About Acquis

Established in 2009, Acquis has been providing insurance products and services to the global finance and leasing industry for over a decade. Acquis in-depth knowledge of the equipment finance market helps it build long term relationships with its clients, which deliver sustainable results.

Acquis is part of NSM Insurance Group, a global leader in speciality insurance with more than $1.6 billion in premium across 25+ niche insurance programs across the globe (or around the world). For more than 30 years, NSM has been committed to delivering industry-specific insurance programs for both commercial markets and consumer insurance that meet unique coverage needs.

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