Asta replaces CRO, strengthens Lloyd's agency board

Asta, a third party managing agent at Lloyd's, has appointed Karen Green to the board of Asta Managing Agency, as independent non-executive director and chair of the risk committee.

Additionally, Neil Griffiths has been promoted to the role of chief risk officer at Asta. He replaces Clare Barley who will assume a new role on the board later this year.

Griffiths was formerly head of regulatory operations, responsible for compliance and regulatory liaison.

Green is a non-executive director at Admiral Insurance Group and Phoenix Group and she also sits on the Council of Lloyd’s.

Julian Tighe, CEO of Asta, said: “We are pleased to have Karen join the board. With over 30 years of financial services experience and specifically, 20 years in the insurance industry, she has a deep insight into Lloyd’s and the international market. She will be an invaluable addition to Asta.”

“We are also excited about Neil’s appointment; he is a fantastic addition to the board. These appointments contribute to Asta strengthening its position as the leading third-party managing agent at Lloyd’s,” Tighe added.