Beazley names new CFO replacing Bride

Specialty insurer Beazley has appointed Sally Lake as new group finance director,  replacing Martin Bride who is stepping down in May 2019.

Sally joined Beazley in 2006 and has been the group actuary since 2014.

"I am delighted that Sally will be taking up the role and I look forward to working closely with her,” said Andrew Horton, CEO of Beazley. “Sally brings exceptional skills, energy and relevant experience to the role and it is pleasing that we have been able to promote from within the organisation."

The company also announced that, following the conclusion of two three-year terms, Angela Crawford-Ingle, non-executive director and chair of the audit and risk committee will step down from the board at the conclusion of the 2018 accounting year. The company has initiated a search for Crawford-Ingle's successor.

David Roberts, chairman of Beazley, said: "Angela has been an excellent chair of the audit and risk committee and contributor to the board. I, together with the rest of the board, would like to extend our sincere thanks to her for the technical expertise and experience, which have been invaluable.

Furthermore, Christine LaSala has been appointed to the nomination and remuneration committees with effect from March 21, 2019.

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