Axa swoops for Zurich personal lines broker chief
Axa Personal Lines has appointed Gareth Howell as its new product household director.
Mr Howell has joined from Zurich Financial Services where he was most recently director of personal lines broker responsible for shaping the overall strategic direction for all personal lines distribution channels.
Prior to that he was head of pricing and product management at the insurer.
Steve Hardy, chief executive officer at Axa Personal Lines said: "I am delighted to welcome Gareth to the business.
"He has an excellent track record of success and joins at a time when our household business
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