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24 August 2023 Insurance

Hiscox snags 33-year Aviva vet to drive profitable growth with brokers

Specialist global insurer  Hiscox has lured a 33-year Aviva veteran to become the new chief distribution officer of its UK business, responsible for the trading strategy to drive profitable growth with brokers.

Gareth Hemming is the new chief distribution officer for Hiscox UK, effective from October 1. Based in Manchester, he will report to Jon Dye, Hiscox UK CEO, and will be a member of the Hiscox UK Leadership Team.

Hemming will lead the broker trading teams across the UK, including the regional operations, Schemes and Art & Private Clients.

Hemming spent the last 33 years at Aviva where he held a number of positions, most recently serving as its chief distribution officer. In this role he was responsible for developing and executing its distribution strategy, implementing data and digital initiatives, and sponsoring the diversity, equality and inclusion agenda.

Dye said: “Gareth is an accomplished leader and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to this role. He has a track record of delivering commercial performance, leading businesses through change and creating highly effective teams. His in-depth industry knowledge and established broker relationships will help us further improve our broker distribution and deliver against our growth ambitions.”

Hemming commented: “I’m excited to be joining Hiscox at such an important time in their growth journey. The business has a clear ambition, a fantastic team, good momentum and strong values. I look forward to working with the team and building on their success to date.”

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