Australia’s Insurance Council Board appoints three directors

The Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) has made three new appointments to its  board of directors.

Vivek Bhatia, QBE Insurance CEO Australia & New Zealand operations, has joined as a director following the promotion of Patrick Regan to group CEO, QBE Insurance.

Richard Feledy, managing director, Allianz Australia, has come on board following the promotion of Niran Peiris to the board of management of the global Allianz Group.

Lastly, Sue Houghton, general manager of insurance, BT Financial Group, has joined as a director.

ICA CEO Rob Whelan said: "The appointees had extensive experience in the general insurance sector and would provide invaluable insights and guidance at a time when the sector was facing several key public inquiries."

“The Board is pleased Sue, Richard and Vivek have agreed to join the Board. It’s rare to have three highly credentialed industry figures join at the same time.

“On behalf of the Board I would like to thank Niran Peiris and Pat Regan for their service and contributions to the Insurance Council, and note they will continue to provide leadership in the industry in their new roles.”

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