Aviva's Tiernan to replace SCOR's Newman on LMG board

The London Market Group (LMG) has appointed Aviva's Patrick Tiernan to its board as representative of the International Underwriting Association (IUA).

Tiernan is the managing director UK commercial lines & global corporate & specialty at Aviva.

He will replace Malcolm Newman, managing director, EMEA Hub, SCOR.

Matthew Moore, chair of the London Market Group, said: “We are delighted to welcome Patrick to the board. His insight from the London company market, whose recent report demonstrates its growth and dynamism, will give a valuable perspective to our work and to our thinking about how we support the market moving forward.

"I would also like to take this opportunity to thank Malcom for his tremendous support and input during his time on the board.”