New claims director for MMA

Broker insurer MMA Insurance has added Bob Perry to its senior management team as claims director.

Reporting to MMA’s chief executive Garry Fearn, Perry will be responsible for all claims functions within MMA including motor, property and casualty claims, anti financial crime and claims supplier management. He joined MMA in May 2009 as interim claims director but now takes up the post permanently.

Prior to joining MMA, Perry was managing director of ACM ULR, the claims division of BGL Group. He has also been claims director for Budget and has held a number of key claims roles for Zurich Municipal and AGF Insurance.

Fearn said: “As we refocus our business towards commercial lines, our claims proposition to SME clients is key to our successful development. As a broker insurer we are also mindful of the current challenges around the motor claims process. I am confident that Bob brings the necessary experience and expertise to ensure that MMA delivers the critical service at “the moment of truth” for our policyholders.”

Perry added: “I am delighted to be joining a company enjoying such success in these challenging times. MMA recognises the issues and opportunities within the claims area, which is refreshing. I will be working closely with all our stakeholders to ensure that our claims function will be effective, efficient and will give brokers and their policyholders what they need.“

The appointment is subject to FSA approval.