Howden has appointed Mike Dalby as managing director of its UK consumer health and life business.
Dalby joins from Axa Health where he was most recently distribution director and before that individual health director.
He was also managing director of Health-on-Line, a venture he founded in 2000 ahead of Axa Health assuming the role of underwriter in 2006 and eventually acquiring the business in 2012.
In his new role Dalby will drive business growth and help Howden to meet increased demand for individual health and protection solutions, including private medical insurance (PMI) and Life Insurance.
He will also oversee the integration of the consumer businesses acquired from A-plan and Aston Lark.
Axa Health told Health & Protection Dalby has not been directly replaced and the team is being led by Paul Moulton, director SME and corporate sales and Elliot Haysom, director individual sales, who have now joined the ExCom team on an interim basis.
Dalby (pictured) said: “I am thrilled to join Howden. The company’s leadership in the employee benefits market and its rapid expansion, both organically and through strategic acquisitions, are impressive. My focus is to build upon this momentum, grow the consumer team and address the heightened demand for individual health and protection solutions.”
Glenn Thomas, CEO health and benefits and global practice head at Howden, said: “Mike brings tremendous business and industry expertise to the team and will be an asset to clients and to Howden.
“He is highly regarded and a trailblazer in the sector, founding his start-up health tech business which he grew into a successful brand and subsequently sold.
‘’As a business, we are seeing increased numbers of individuals exploring health and protection insurance for themselves and their families, many for the first time. They are looking for expert advice to navigate the market and help in selecting the appropriate cover to meet their personal needs.
“Under Mike’s leadership, Howden’s team are able to provide specialist knowledge and support to consumers. We are confident that with Mike at the helm, our consumer business will go from strength to strength.”