AEGON UK has appointed Duncan Jarrett as Sales Director. He moves into the role following the retirement of David Rogers at the end of 2009, who held the post since 2005.
As Sales Director, Duncan Jarrett will be responsible for leading AEGON’s UK sales force, which works closely with and supports financial advisers to distribute AEGON’s life assurance and pension product range. This includes strategic sales management and 12 regional sales centres across the UK. Additionally he will be responsible for AEGON’s specialist Corporate Solutions sales team, and the Access adviser telephone support centre.
Duncan Jarrett joined Scottish Equitable in 1986 as a sales consultant and has held a number of key senior sales management roles, and from 2005 held the position of National Sales Director. During this time he has played a pivotal role in the strategic development of AEGON’s sales force, with a particular focus on training and implementing technology to support consultants.
Duncan was responsible for delivering a number of key new business wins for AEGON during 2009, including most recently AEGON winning the mandate for BP’s defined contribution pension scheme.
AEGON UK Executive Director of Sales, Distribution and Development Adrian Grace said: “Duncan takes on the key role of Sales Director during a challenging time for our industry, as providers and advisers adapt their businesses to ensure they are in the right shape to respond to the new requirements of the Retail Distribution Review.
“His strong leadership qualities and experience in training and technology will be of great value to AEGON as we move forward in this new environment.”
