Jason Richards, Swiss Re CEO UK&I, is joining the ABI Board. The appointment is effective immediately.
The ABI Board is formed of senior leaders from across the insurance and long-term savings industry including the ABI’s President, Barry O’Dwyer, Royal London Group CEO, and Deputy President, Cristina Nestares, Admiral UK CEO. As announced last year, it is chaired by Baroness Nicky Morgan as Independent Chair and joined by Independent Non-Executive Director, Baroness Dianne Hayter, to provide diversity of experience and reinforce strong governance.
Barry O’Dwyer, ABI President and Royal London Group CEO, says: “We warmly welcome Jason to the ABI Board. His wealth of experience will be a great asset and we look forward to working with him as we take forward our strategic vision for the ABI at such a signficant time for our nation and industry.”
Jason Richards, Swiss Re CEO UK&I, says: “The ABI plays a vital role in championing our industry and driving change for the good of the sector, the economy and for customers. It’s an honour to be joining the ABI Board and to work with Barry O’Dwyer, Baroness Morgan and all the Board members.”
Baroness Nicky Morgan, ABI Chair, says: “I’m delighted Jason is joining the ABI Board. Having a broad range of experience and perspectives is crucial in helping to navigate the many important issues facing the industry, and Jason will greatly complement our Board members with his breadth of skills.”
Notes for Editors
Jason Richards was appointed Country President and CEO UK & Ireland (UKI) effective 1 January 2022. As CEO UKI, he is responsible for driving profitable growth of the UK & Ireland reinsurance portfolio and continuing to strengthen Swiss Re's influence and position in the London market.
Jason brings 30 years' experience in the re/insurance business to the role and joined Swiss Re in 2006 as part of the GE Insurance Solutions acquisition. During his 12 years at GE, Jason held a number of leadership positions in across different parts of the business including underwriting, corporate development, finance, Six Sigma process improvement, technical accounting and claims. Having joined Swiss Re, Jason led the P&C Business Management area responsible for reserving, claims, technical accounting and run-off management. In 2017, Jason was appointed to his previous role as Global Head of Casualty. Where he was responsible for the underwriting of Casualty lines globally, as well as innovation and structured reinsurance across P&C.
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