Amanda Blanc to become ABI chair
Blanc is the first woman to chair the Association since it was formed more than 100 years ago.
Amanda Blanc, former CEO of Axa UK & Ireland, will become the first female chair of the Association of British Insurers (ABI) in October.
Blanc, who is set to join Zurich as CEO Europe, Middle East & Africa in Q4 2018, replaces Aviva UK CEO Andy Briggs as chair.
Briggs will remain on the board as senior independent director.
Blanc said: “I’m delighted and honoured to become the next chair of the ABI and the first woman in this role. I want to thank Andy Briggs and the rest of the board for
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