CFC adds Confused.com CEO to board

Specialist insurance provider CFC has appointed Louise O’Shea, CEO of Confused.com, to the company’s board as an independent non-executive director.

O’Shea served as finance director and held various other roles at Admiral Group in the eight years prior to her appointment as CEO of Confused.com. She was previously a strategy consultant at Fujitsu Services having trained as an accountant at PWC. O’Shea is currently chair of the InsurTech Board and a Board Member of FinTech Wales.

Dave Walsh, chief executive of CFC, praised her ability to push boundaries, test new ideas and curate a purposeful culture. "Louise truly understands the challenges of building a tech and data-driven insurance business in one of the most competitive markets in the world," he said. "Her experience and her outlook align closely to ours, and we’re excited to bring her on board."

O’Shea commented: "CFC is a remarkable business that has the innovation and agility of a tech startup along with the performance and experience of a seasoned insurance business. They’re executing on an ambitious technology-focused roadmap and I’m eager to share my experience as they continue to challenge the industry and outperform their peers."

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