28 November 2016
QBE’s Colin Fagen appointed President of Insurance Council's Board
The Insurance Council of Australia is pleased to announce Mr Colin Fagen has been appointed President of the Council and Chairman of the Board from January 1, 2017.
Mr Fagen, who is QBE’s Group Chief Operations Officer, has served as Deputy President since 2015. He has been appointed President for a two-year term.
Mr Fagen replaces IAG’s Chief Operating Officer, Mr Mark Milliner, who will complete his term as interim President on December 31, 2016. Mr Milliner will remain a Board Director.
Mr Niran Peiris, Managing Director of Allianz Australia, has been appointed Deputy President. The appointments were confirmed during a Board meeting in Sydney this week.
ICA CEO and Board Executive Director Rob Whelan said Mr Milliner had provided inspiring leadership during an exciting and testing time for the industry.
“The ICA is indebted to Mark for his guidance and leadership during his term as interim Board president since July 1. The industry is fortunate it will continue to benefit from his insights and expertise on the Board,” Mr Whelan said.
Mr Fagen said: “I’m pleased to accept the role of ICA President, and look forward to working with the Board and the ICA's executive team to ensure the insurance sector is recognised for its significant contribution to our society. On behalf of the Board I would like to thank Mark for his service, and hope to continue his fine work.
“General insurers will face many challenges over the next two years. The expectations from various stakeholders including government, regulators and consumer representative groups of the financial services sector has rarely been higher. Issues including climate change, affordability, disclosure and mental health remain high on the public agenda.
“The ICA Board has a special responsibility to guide the industry so it can remain sustainable, while engaging with governments and stakeholders to help create stronger and more resilient communities.”
The 2017 Board members will be:
President
Colin Fagen, Group Chief Operations Officer, QBE Group Operations
Deputy President
Niran Peiris, Managing Director, Allianz Australia Insurance
Executive Director and CEO
Rob Whelan, CEO, Insurance Council of Australia
Directors:
Mark Milliner, Chief Operating Officer, IAG
Noel Condon, Chief Executive Officer, AIG Australia
Richard Enthoven, Chief Executive Officer, The Hollard Insurance Company
David Russell, Chief Executive, RAA Group
Mark Senkevics, Managing Director and Head of Australia & New Zealand, Swiss Reinsurance Company
Helen Troup, Managing Director, Commonwealth Insurance
Anthony Day, Chief Executive Officer, Insurance, Suncorp Group
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