RSA's Turner succeeds Berg as IUMI president

Richard Turner, European director of Global Risk Solutions at RSA Insurance Group, has been elected president of the International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI).

Turner succeeds Dieter Berg whose four-year term of office has ended.

Turner has served on the executive committee of IUMI between 2011 and 2015 and, before that as a member of the nominating committee.

"IUMI is the global voice of marine insurance and is the professional body that represents national and international marine insurers. It brings together marine and offshore energy underwriters from across the globe and is highly respected throughout the marine and insurance industries," Turner commented. "It is an honour to be elected President, particularly as my nomination was put forward and confirmed by industry peers. I look forward to continuing the good work of my predecessor and advancing IUMI's agenda in a number of areas over the coming four years."

Berg said: "Richard is the perfect candidate to take over from me and I wish him the very best in this demanding but highly satisfying role. During my term as President, I was fortunate to work with colleagues and the Secretariat to progress a number of initiatives. Together, we strengthened our Asia presence with the establishment of an IUMI Asia Hub in Hong Kong; we have grown our influence at a political and industry level; we have developed a growing education forum; and we have strengthened and modernised our external communications."

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