Covéa Insurance has announced that Barry Street, Head of Claims Engineering Services, has joined the Thatcham Board of Directors. The Motor Insurance Repair Research Centre (or Thatcham as they are widely known) carries out research to reduce the cost of motor insurance claims, while maintaining safety and quality standards.
Barry Street said: “It’s an honour for Covéa Insurance to have representation on the Thatcham Board of Directors. Being part of the board will ensure that Covéa Insurance is closely involved in guiding the research centre’s work and ensuring that the strategic goals support the wider interests of their insurer members and the consumer.”
Barry Street has been working in the insurance industry for over 25 years with experience in a number of senior claims management roles. Barry has worked closely with key members of Covéa Insurance’s senior claims management team, to lead strategic operational changes and implement innovative and award winning technological and customer service improvements.
Peter Shaw, Chief Executive at Thatcham said: “The Thatcham research team are delighted that Covéa Insurance has taken a place at our board table. Barry Street has the motor insurance management experience that will help to guide our future focus and research agenda in what is a fast changing market place. Provident Insurance has long been a supporter of Thatcham’s work in the motor insurance industry and we look forward to continuing to work with the newly formed Covéa Insurance.”
