PwC UK insurance tax market leader steps down; successor named

PwC, a provider of industry-focused assurance, tax and advisory services, has appointed Lindsay J’afari-Pak as its UK insurance tax market leader, effective immediately.

J’afari-Pak succeeds Colin Graham, who had led the UK practice since 2011, and now focuses on his role as global insurance tax leader.

Although having started her career with PwC, J’afari-Pak has also worked at law firm Herbert Smith, as well as AXA UK and Resolution, before returning to PwC in 2013 as partner.

Having started her career with PwC, Lindsay has spent time at law firm Herbert Smith, as well as AXA UK and Resolution, before returning to PwC as a partner in 2013. Since then she has led the tax services to the life insurance industry of PwC’s UK firm.

PwC has also expanded its tax team in the UK insurance practice with the promotions of Ayesha Patel and Andy Rosam to director.

J’afari-Pak commented: “I am very proud to have been asked to lead our wonderful team. Our people are passionate about the work they do for our insurance clients, and I am looking forward to the next chapter, as we embark on a period of momentous change in the UK.”