Aviva has appointed Doug Brown, the current CEO of Canada Life, as CEO of its UK & Ireland Life Insurance business.
Brown succeeds Angela Darlington who has decided to ‘move away from corporate life”, an Aviva spokesperson said.
Darlington will leave Aviva in April 2021, after a period of handover with Brown.
Brown has over three decades of experience in the life insurance industry. He has led Canada Life’s UK business for the past six years and prior to that was the providers’ UK chief operating officer.
Following his appointment, Brown will join Aviva’s Group Executive Committee, reporting to Aviva Group CEO, Amanda Blanc.
Brown is expected to join Aviva in April 2021 and his appointment is subject to regulatory approval.
Blanc said: “Our aim is to be the UK’s leading insurer, providing customers with all their savings, retirement and insurance needs, at every step of their lives. Doug is a great appointment for Aviva and he will play a key role as we transform Aviva’s performance in the UK.
“Angela Darlington has been with Aviva for nearly two decades across a number of senior roles. She has been a relentless champion of our customers and values throughout her time at Aviva and she goes with our thanks and very best wishes.”