Xchanging has named Barnabas Hurst-Bannister as non executive chairman of XCS.
Hurst-Bannister, currently an Xchanging Ins-sure Services (XIS) non executive board member, replaces outgoing XCS chairman Paul Swain with immediate effect.
Hurst-Bannister, who first joined XIS in February 2012, is a senior market figure and a Lloyd’s veteran bringing considerable market experience to XCS. Prior to Xchanging he held numerous roles as chairman including: chairman of Travelers Syndicate Management Ltd; chairman of the London Market Group and also chairman of the Lloyd’s Market Association. In addition he holds a number of non-executive roles in the insurance market and will continue with his role on the XIS board.
Max Pell managing director of XCS said: “I would like to thank Paul for his guidance and support to XCS over the last 11 years, and would also like to welcome Barnabas wholeheartedly to the XCS board.”
Mr Pell continued: “We have seen some significant change in the claims market over recent years, and it is clear that modernisation efforts will continue apace. I am confident that the XCS board can look to Barnabas for insight and advice relevant to the business needs of our existing and future customers.”
