IAG’s Cornish becomes ICA president
The Insurance Council of Australia has appointed a new president, Insurance Australia Group personal insurance chief executive, Andy Cornish.
The appointment was confirmed by the ICA board this week, with Cornish’s appointment being for two years from 1 January, 2015.
Cornish succeeds Mark Miller in the role. Miller is the chief executive, personal insurance at Suncorp Group.
QBE Insurance chief executive, Colin Fagen has been appointed deputy president.
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