Appointments

Andy Watson is to succeed Derek Netherton as chairman for the UK of Canada Life. Watson, currently a non-executive director at Canada Life Limited, has been appointed, subject to regulatory approval. He...

Willis Towers Watson has appointed Tammy Richardson as Europe regional leader for its insurance consulting and technology (ICT) business. Richardson, who most recently served as UK & Ireland leader for the same...

The number of patients paying out of their own pockets to self fund hip and knee replacements has increased by 167% and 127% respectively on pre pandemic levels. This according to figures...

Allianz Life Insurance Malaysia Berhad has appointed Charles Ong Eng Chow as chief executive officer (CEO) effective from 1 April, 2022. He succeeds Joseph Gross, who will takes the role of head...

UK inflation hit a 30-year high of 6.2% in February as measured by the consumer prices index (CPI), up from 5.5% in the previous month. Insurers have warned that the duration of...

Health Shield Friendly Society has appointed experienced HR consultant Jacqui Carr, as its new chief executive. The cash plan provider revealed Carr has played a key role in reengineering the firm's approach...

OneAmerica has appointed Joe Ingream as senior vice president to lead its employee benefits business. Primarily focusing on group life and disability coverage for working Americans, Ingream will also be responsible for...

Mercer has expanded its executive reward team with the appointments of Andrew Marshall and Nicolas Stratford to lead engagements with remuneration committee and HR clients. The pair will report to Peter Boreham,...

Alan Knowles is stepping down from his position as chairman of the Protection Distributor’s Group (PDG) after three and a half years leading the trade body. Neil McCarthy, who retired from LifeQuote...

The Private Healthcare Information Network (PHIN) has appointed Jack Griffin as acting chief executive. Griffin is currently PHIN's finance and commercial director and will take over from founder Matt James from 1...