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Andy Watson, CEO of Ageas UK, to take up role and join the ABI Board
CEO of Ageas UK, Andy Watson has been appointed as the new chair of the ABI’s General Insurance Council (GIC). The GIC sets the ABI’s strategic direction on issues of interest to the general insurance market. Andy will also join the ABI Board.
Previously Chair of the ABI’s Motor Committee, Andy succeeds Amanda Blanc, who has become Chair of the ABI.
Andy Watson said:
“I am delighted to accept the offer to succeed Amanda as Chair of the General Insurance Council and build on her good work.
“Insurance will always be a corner stone of any efficient, advanced economy; nevertheless our industry faces many challenges – from technology, from regulation from rapidly changing customer behaviours and expectations amongst many others. It is up to us to decide how best to address these issues so everyone, and especially the customer, benefit from the service we provide.”
Huw Evans, Director General, Association of British Insurers, said:
“I’m very pleased that Andy Watson has become Chair of the GIC and will join the ABI Board. This is an important time in general insurance, with Brexit negotiations reaching a critical point, key legislation going through Parliament to reform personal injury compensation and responding to challenges posed by terrorism and the impact of Grenfell. It is also a time where building trust and reputation in insurance have never been more important.
“Andy’s experience and expertise makes him ideally suited to helping the industry respond to the challenging environment the UK’s general insurers face in the months and years ahead, working with colleagues across the market to present a strong and unified industry position to Government and regulators in the best interests of our markets and customers.”
Biography for Andy Watson
Andy has worked in financial services for more than 25 years in a number of senior operational and general management roles. His previous employers include HSBC and Co-operative Insurance. He joined Ageas UK in 2010 and has been leading the business as Chief Executive Officer since January 2013.
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Notes for Editors
Enquiries to:
For any interview requests with Andy Watson, contact: Maggie Hill, Media Relations Manager, Ageas (UK) Limited: [email protected]
At ABI:
Malcolm Tarling: 020 7216 7410 / Mobile: 07776 147667
Sarah Cordey: 020 7216 7375 / Mobile: 07860 189071
Dominic Stannard: 020 7216 7350 / Mobile: 07725 245838
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