The Insurance Charities appoints new Chairperson and committee members

The Insurance Charities appoints new Chairperson, Committee Chairs, and reinforced commitment to supporting insurance employees through the cost-of-living crisis, building on £612k awarded in 2021

The Insurance Charities is delighted to announce that current Trustee Josh Brekenfeld will be taking on the role of Board Chairman following John Greenway’s retirement after his dedicated service to the role for six years.

The Charity is also pleased to announce several new appointments to its Board and Committees this month.

Lisa Bartlett* – President, UK & Ireland – Crawford & Company (Trustee and Grants Committee Member)Mary Bowie – Senior Legal Counsel – Miller Insurance Services (Trustee and Grants Committee Member)Paul Buckle* – Director – Morning Data (Trustee and Marketing Committee Member)Debbie Bullock – UK Wellbeing Lead – Aviva (Trustee and Grants Committee Member)Caroline Dungar – Director of Colleague Experience – Yorkshire Building Society (Trustee and Grants Committee Member)Michael Gaughan* – Non-Executive Director – Insurecore Ltd (Trustee and Chair of Marketing Committee)Paul Howard – Head of Coverholder & Alternative Distribution – AXA XL (Trustee and Grants Committee Member)

*Previously appointed mid-term

Speaking about his new role Josh Brekenfeld said: “With the challenges presented by the rising cost-of-living showing no sign of improving, I believe our Charity is more relevant than ever. I’m looking forward to working with the staff team, Trustees, and committee members to continue providing vital support where it’s needed throughout the UK and Ireland.”

Chief Executive of The Insurance Charities Joy Thornicroft said: “I am so pleased to welcome our new appointees who have committed their time and expertise to our dedicated industry charity. This latest recruitment demonstrates our commitment to ensuring our Board and Committees reflect the diversity and breadth of the industry. We also have direct access to a wealth of skills and knowledge to help us deliver support to our beneficiaries and reach those in the industry who really need us.”