Lloyd’s Global Specialty re/insurer MS Amlin Underwriting has announced the appointment of Julie Hopes to its board as a notified independent Non-Executive Director (iNED).
Hopes will also take over as Chair of the Risk and Solvency Committee later this year, subject to regulatory approval, assuming the role from Gilles Bonvarlet who will be retiring from the board after over 8 years’ service as a director.
She brings over 30 years’ experience to the role and is a seasoned board committee chair, holding current board positions at SAGA plc and West Bromwich Building Society, and previously chairing the Risk Committee at Co-Op Insurance.
During her executive career, Hopes was the Managing Director for Insurance at Tesco Bank and International Operations Director at RSA.
“I am delighted to announce the appointment of Julie as a notified independent Non-Executive Director (iNED),” said Johan Slabbert, CEO of MS Amlin Underwriting.
“Julie is an accomplished industry leader and her appointment is testament to our continued ability to attract senior talent to the business.
“Her proven leadership track record across blue-chip financial services firms and her deep understanding of the regulatory landscape will undoubtedly further strengthen the MS AUL Board as we continue to progress with our strategic objectives.”
