The Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) has appointed three new members to its board of directors, ensuring the industry is well-placed to respond to and drive the many strategic challenges and opportunities.
Nicholas Hawkins, Managing Director and CEO at IAG has been appointed, along with Scott Hawkins, Managing Director, Munich Holdings of Australasia Pty and Peter Kelaher, Country President, Chubb Insurance Australia.
The new appointees each have experience in senior roles within the general insurance sector and will bring invaluable insights and guidance as the ICA pursues its strategy.
Nicholas Hawkins, who joined IAG in 2001, was appointed IAG’s Managing Director and CEO in November 2020 after holding the role of Deputy CEO where he was accountable for the management and performance of IAG’s day-to-day operations.
Prior to that position, he spent 12 years as IAG’s Chief Financial Officer, where he was responsible for the financial affairs of the company. He was appointed into the CFO role after spending more than two years as CEO of IAG New Zealand.
Scott Hawkins was appointed to his current role in April 2021, and has more than 25 years’ experience in the insurance and reinsurance industry.
He has previously held several roles within Munich Re including responsibility for underwriting, client management, claims and data analytics functions.
Prior to joining Munich Re, Hawkins worked in both direct insurance and reinsurance companies in underwriting, capital modelling and risk management roles.
Kelaher brings over 15 years’ experience in the insurance industry, 13 of which have been with Chubb.
In his current role, Peter has executive operating responsibility for Chubb’s general insurance business, including commercial property & casualty, traditional and specialty personal lines and accident and health insurance.
He oversees all facets of the business including strategy, product, and business development, underwriting and service operations, and profit & loss performance.
Kelaher was previously Head of Property & Casualty, Australia & New Zealand at Chubb and prior to the integration of Ace & Chubb, held the position of Assistant Vice President & Product Manager D&O, EPL & Crime.
Sue Houghton, President, ICA commented: “The Board is pleased Nick, Scott and Peter have all agreed to join as Directors. There is no shortage of issues confronting the general insurance sector, and their many years of combined experience will add immeasurably to the already considerable knowledge and understanding around the ICA board table.”
