ABI has announced that Swiss Re’s CEO UK & Ireland, Jason Richards, will be joining the Board, effective immediately.
Richards holds almost three decades of insurance and reinsurance industry experience, having joined Swiss Re in 2006 as part of the GE Insurance Solutions acquisition, and becoming Chief Executive Officer UK & Ireland in January 2022.
He commented on the appointment, stating, “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.”
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 a diversity of experience and reinforce strong governance.
Barry O’Dwyer, ABI President and Royal London Group CEO, commented, “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 significant time for our nation and industry.”
Baroness Nicky Morgan, ABI Chair, added, “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.”
