Spectrum.Life, has announced the appointment of Ian Ranger as head of insurance for the UK and Ireland.
Ranger will be primarily responsible for developing, managing and expanding the insurance client base in UK and Ireland
With more than 17 years of experience in the protection market, including roles at Canada Life and MetLife, Ranger brings expertise in forging partnerships and driving innovation in the insurance sector.
He will drive the Ireland-based company’s growth and development of the insurance channel across the UK and Ireland, while building and enhancing strategic partnerships with insurers, intermediaries, and wellbeing providers to deliver impactful and innovative solutions.
While at Canada Life, Ranger was part of a leadership team that grew the group employee benefits business into one of the largest market players, protecting millions of employees and their families.
And at MetLife, Ranger played a transformational role in developing group income protection offerings and fostering commercial partnerships with wellbeing providers, underscoring the critical role of health and wellbeing services in the Protection market.
Stephen Costello, co-founder and CEO at Spectrum.Life, said: “Ian’s appointment is a key milestone in our expansion within the insurance sector.
“We are excited to have Ian on board to drive growth opportunities in the UK and Ireland.
“His deep industry expertise, strategic vision, and strong network make him the ideal leader to drive our insurance partnerships forward.
“His appointment comes at an exciting time of growth and innovation for Spectrum.Life, as we enhance our platform to deliver an even more seamless and impactful experience for insurers and their clients. 2025 is set to be a transformative year, and Ian’s leadership will be instrumental in achieving our ambitious goals.
“I look forward to working with him as we continue to shape the future of mental health and wellbeing solutions in the insurance space.”
Ranger said: “I am thrilled to be joining Spectrum.Life at such a pivotal time.
“There is a tremendous opportunity to further develop our offerings for insurers and intermediaries.
“I’m impressed by Spectrum.Life’s innovations in technology backed by the highest standards of clinical governance and advanced analytics and look forward to using these strengths to develop a practice that provides strategic advice and transformative services, enabling these organisations to drive innovation, enhance efficiency, and achieve sustained growth.
“As companies navigate shifting market dynamics, macroeconomic challenges, and technological advancements, Spectrum.Life will be at the forefront, helping them to stay ahead in this dynamic industry.”
Spectrum.Life celebrated its 300-employee milestone last September and plans to add 200 new roles across the UK, Ireland, and remote positions by the end of 2025.