James Snow, CEO of Target Group commented:

"To be recognised as one of Britain's fastest-growing international sales stars by one of the industry's most prestigious league tables is a great reward for our business and the teams that support it.  We have worked incredibly hard over the past year to secure our position as a leading service and software provider, not only on the domestic, but the global stage.  A commitment that we will continue to focus on throughout 2011 and beyond."

* The Sunday Times HSBC International Track 100 is compiled by Fast Track and published each year in The Sunday Times with the awards taking place each November.  It ranks the top 100 private companies on their compound annual growth rate in international sales over two years.  To qualify, total sales had to be at least £5m and international sales at least £1m in the latest financial year.

Target has achieved a significant increase in annual turnover, from £11.1 million to £22.2 million between 2006 and 2009, with an increase of 22.5% in the last year alone.  Success that is further demonstrated by its recent Standard & Poor's ranking enhancement.

James Snow, CEO of Target Group commented:

"We are delighted to have been highlighted as a company to watch in 2011 in this prestigious industry league table. Our growth over the past few years has been a result of delivering innovative, cost effective solutions. In the past twelve months, Target's outsourcing division has grown its managed portfolios from five to thirteen, 30% of the world's top 20 global banks now use our software and services and we are committed to further building on our success and growing our operation throughout 2011 and beyond."

By adopting this framework Target Harlosh will deliver solutions for insurers that accelerate more effective claims processing, policy administration, underwriting, new business processing, eBusiness channel management and self service.

Mark Mullin, Head of Insurance Services at Target Harlosh commented, "Target Harlosh's flexible approach, industry expertise, great people and leading edge technology, combined with the IBM IPA framework, will ensure our solutions enable insurers to meet the key challenges of today's global insurance market.  Our combined expertise will deliver real value for our clients around the world."

An established IBM Premier Business Partner, Target Harlosh is a global leader and innovator in the development of insurance business solutions. Working in partnership, IBM and Target Harlosh have successfully implemented solutions for insurers in the UK, Asia Pacific and across Australia and New Zealand.

Target Harlosh has built a significant business over the past 10 years to providesoftware solutions and hosted services for the general insurance market.  Clients include NFU Mutual and Tradex in the UK, Medical Assurance Society in Australia and TOWER Limited in New Zealand.

Brett will be based in Auckland and will drive forward growth across the region whilst maintaining excellent service to our clients.

Commenting on his appointment, Brett Arthur said "Target Harlosh is an innovative insurance solutions business with a proven track record and growing customer base globally.  I'm looking forward to taking a leading role in further developing our penetration in this region."

James Rudolf, managing director of Target Group said "Brett's extensive leadership experience within the technology sector will be a great asset to our team as we continue to deliver for our clients and further strengthen our brand reputation worldwide."

Outside of this region, Target Harlosh continues to extend its customer base lead by teams based in the UK and Asia Pacific.  Target Harlosh has built a significant business over the past 10 years to provide agile software solutions and hosted services for the general insurance market.  Clients include TOWER Limited, Medical Assurance Society and NFU Mutual.

Target Group, the parent company of Target Harlosh, has experienced a significant increase in annual turnover, with revenues rising from £11.1 million to £22.2 million between 2006 and 2009.  The ambitious company has increased its team by 43% over the past year.  Target now employs over 370 people across the UK, Australia and New Zealand. 

With over 30 years global expertise in the general insurance industry, Mark will lead an ambitious growth strategy to increase the Target Harlosh client base through the provision of value adding solutions to the market.

Commenting on his appointment, Mark Mullin said "Target Harlosh is an agile, innovative insurance solutions company with ambitious global growth plans - that's what attracted me to the role. I'm looking forward to rising to the challenge of taking Target Harlosh solutions into a wider global market."

James Rudolf, CEO of Target Harlosh said "We pride ourselves in the provision of best in class insurance software solutions and high calibre expertise. We are delighted to welcome Mark into our team to further build our brand and extend our reputation around the world."

Outside of EMEA, Target Harlosh continues to extend its customer base lead by teams based in both Australia and New Zealand.

Target Group, the parent company of Target Harlosh, has experienced a significant increase in annual turnover, with revenues rising from £11.1 million to £22.2 million between 2006 and 2009. The ambitious company has increased its team by 43% over the past year. Target now employs over 350 people across the UK, Australia and New Zealand.