Andy Watson appointed as ABI General Insurance Council chair
The Ageas UK CEO replaces Amanda Blanc who has taken up the chair post at the ABI.
Ageas UK CEO, Andy Watson, has succeeded Amanda Blanc as chair of the General Insurance Council (GIC) for the Association of British Insurers (ABI).
The appointment follows Blanc moving to chair the ABI board. As part of his GIC role Watson also joins the ABI board.
Watson commented: “I am delighted to accept the offer to succeed Amanda as chair of the General Insurance Council and build on her good work.
“Insurance will always be a corner stone of any efficient, advanced economy
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