UK-headquartered Aviva Plc has appointed Canadian national Thomas Neil Morrison to its board as a non-executive director.

The former Platform Insurance Management chair and managing partner brings more than 38 years of Canadian insurance industry experience to the Aviva board. Morrison presently chairs cybersecurity, prevention, and insurance provider BOXX Insurance.

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Appointed by Aviva on June 17, Morrison is a past chair of the Insurance Institute of Canada and a past chair of Worldwide Broker Network. His credentials also include time spent at Hub International.

Aviva noted: “Neil’s knowledge of Aviva’s products and operations, the London market as a past Lloyd’s coverholder, and the competitive and regulatory landscape Aviva operates within makes him a valuable addition to the board.”

The new non-executive director, who is also currently a board observer of InsurePay Inc., will become a member of Aviva’s nomination & governance and risk committees.

Board chair George Culmer commented: “I am delighted to welcome Neil to the board. Neil brings significant experience of the Canadian market, together with deep insurance knowledge, and I’m sure he will make a great contribution to the group.”

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