Financial services mutual LV= has appointed Debbie Kennedy to lead its Protection business with Clive Bolton taking on the leadership of its Retirement Solutions & Heritage business. Both appointments are effective from 01 July and are subject to regulatory approval.
Debbie has a wealth of experience in the life insurance industry and joins LV= from MLC Life Insurance, based in Melbourne, Australia where she is General Manager Business Design & Change and was previously Chief Underwriting Officer. Prior to this she was Group Head of Protection Strategy at Royal London. Debbie has also held a number of senior protection roles at Scottish Equitable, Swiss Re, AXA and Capita.
Clive’s move to concentrate on the Retirement Solutions & Heritage business reflects the company’s increased focus on the retirement sector where he has the necessary deep expertise and experience to help LV= win in this important market.
Debbie will join Clive on the executive team and both will report directly to Richard Rowney, LV= Chief Executive.