Maurice Tulloch to chair ABI general insurance council

Aviva UK & Ireland chief executive Maurice Tulloch has become the chairman of the ABI’s general insurance council.

Tulloch takes over from Paul Evans, who became the ABI chairman last month.

He will also sit on the ABI board.

ABI director of policy and deputy director general Huw Evans said: “I am very pleased that Maurice Tulloch has agreed to take on this important role. The ABI’s GIC has a vital role to play as an industry leadership forum to engage proactively with the big public policy and regulatory issues we face. Maurice’s insight and perspective will be very important as we address important issues ranging from flood insurance, to compensation reform.”

Tulloch said: “It is an honour to be asked to become the chairman of the GIC at this vital time for the general insurance industry. We face major challenges, from making insurance less complex for our customers, to demonstrating our value to governments and working with regulators to ensure we are operating effectively.

“There is a real opportunity for the ABI to set the future shape of our industry; I am confident that the GIC will continue to play a leading role in these important debates and take the right decisions for our industry and its customers.”

“On behalf of the GIC, I would like to thank Paul Evans for his considerable personal dedication in his time as the GIC chairman and I wish him every success with his appointment as ABI Chairman.”