Aviva head of fraud named new chair of IFB Technical Board

Tom Gardiner, Aviva’s head of fraud, has been appointed as the new chair of the Insurance Fraud Bureau (IFB) Technical Board.

Gardiner takes over from Richard Davies, who will remain on the IFB Technical Board.

With more than 25 years of experience working with fraud and claims at Aviva, Gardiner has a wealth of knowledge and experience in fraud management.

Gardiner has a long-standing association with the IFB and has been significantly involved since it was founded, prior to joining the Technical Board in early 2015.

The Technical Board, established in 2011, comprises of leading fraud experts representing IFB members from across the industry. The Board’s role is to advise and assist the development of IFB initiatives and counter-fraud products.

Gardiner said: "I'm very pleased to have the opportunity to continue to work closely with the IFB in this role - and I look forward to the Technical Board helping the IFB deliver its strategy for the industry at such an important and exciting time."

Ben Fletcher, director of IFB, added: “The Technical Board is an integral part of the IFB and the members play a key role in determining the direction of the IFB. I look forward to working with Tom to support the delivery of key milestones, which includes supporting the implementation of the new IFB strategic direction.”