EGM, business distribution
IAG
Ben Bessell was appointed executive general manager of business distribution within IAG’s Australia division in 2017 after spending two years as the division’s chief executive. Prior to that, Bessell was acting chief executive of commercial insurance and COO for the same segment, responsible for its financial performance.
A senior associate of ANZIIF and an alumnus of the London Business School, Bessell has more than 20 years of experience in the insurance industry across many locations. Prior to joining IAG, he worked at CGU in various roles, including general manager of broker and agency, general manager of workers’ compensation, and general manager of CGU claims.
