UK protection and health insurer The Exeter has today announced the appointment of Gary Warman as Chief Risk Officer, effective 1st September 2024, subject to regulatory approval.
Warman will become a member of The Exeter’s Executive Committee and joins with a wealth of experience in senior leadership roles within the financial services industry.
Most recently, he served as Global Life and Health Consulting Leader at Aon Strategy & Technology Group, where he was responsible for setting up and leading the Global Life and Health Consulting business, achieving significant growth and collaboration across Aon's existing business lines.
Warman’s experience spans working at board and executive levels, managing senior business stakeholders, regulators, external auditors, and third-party suppliers. His approach to balancing commercial and governance-related initiatives will be invaluable to The Exeter’s mission to provide exceptional outcomes and financial security to its members.
Warman’s career includes roles at Royal London Group, Deloitte LLP, and JPMorgan Asset Management. He is a commercially minded actuary with deep technical risk management experience and a track record of developing strong teams and building a collaborative culture.
At The Exeter, Warman will be responsible for its risk management strategy and ensuring its control framework meet their regulatory obligations. Warman will also provide risk advice to The Exeter’s Executive and Main Board to enable the mutual to achieve its long-term business strategy.
Isobel Langton, CEO of The Exeter, commented:
“I am delighted to welcome Gary to The Exeter as he undertakes his new role as Chief Risk Officer. Gary has vast experience across many senior leadership roles within financial services and his expertise and ambition align perfectly with our strategy, vision and values.
I am sure he will make a significant contribution to the future success of our business.”
Gary Warman, Chief Risk Officer at The Exeter, added:
“Joining The Exeter is an exciting opportunity to contribute to an ambitious company that truly puts its members and advisers at the heart of everything it does.
I look forward to working with a fantastic team to deliver our future business strategy and provide even greater peace of mind for our customers.”
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About The Exeter
The Exeter is a leading protection and healthcare insurer who have been supporting UK families in the event of ill health or injury since 1888.
Formerly known as the Exeter Friendly Society and Pioneer Friendly Society, The Exeter is a mutual friendly society. This means it’s owned by members and run for their benefit, rather than shareholders.
The Exeter is a trading name of Exeter Friendly Society Limited, which is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority (Register number 205309) and is incorporated under the Friendly Societies Act 1992 Register No. 91F with its registered office at Lakeside House, Emperor Way, Exeter, England EX1 3FD.
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