Brokers welcome arrival of new FCA GI director Keith Jackson

Brokers have hailed the arrival of Keith Jackson as the new director of general insurance and protection at the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) as positive for the sector.

Jackson replaces outgoing head Simon Green, who stood down after three years in the role.

Green is heading to Arthur J Gallagher to be a non executive director and starts at the broker on 1 June.

According to those working in the market Jackson, who is set to start this week, brings an array of regulatory experience gained