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ABI: Kerrie Kelly steps down as ABI Director General

ABI: Kerrie Kelly steps down as ABI Director General

Friday, 16 July 2010 12:00 AM

The Association of British Insurers has confirmed that Kerrie Kelly is stepping down from her role as Director General to return to Australia for personal reasons.

Maggie Craig, Director of Life and Savings at the ABI, will serve as acting-Director General while a permanent replacement for Ms Kelly is found.

A former Executive Director and CEO of the Insurance Council of Australia, Ms Kelly took up the role in early 2010.

Outgoing ABI Chairman, Archie Kane, said:

"Although she has only been here for a short time, Kerrie has had the drive and energy to make an impact on the organisation and the industry during an important period. I am grateful for her contribution and wish her well in her future endeavours.

"With over 30 years of experience at the cutting edge of financial services and the insurance industry, Maggie Craig possesses all of the qualities required to step up to this challenging role."

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Notes for Editors

1. Enquiries to:
Liz Forster 020 7216 7444 (Mobile: 07717 578 586)
Huw Evans 07976 715 651

2. The ABI is the voice of the insurance and investment industry. Its members constitute over 90 per cent of the insurance market in the UK and 20 per cent across the EU. They control assets equivalent to a quarter of the UK's capital. They are the risk managers of the UK's economy and society. Through the ABI their voice is heard in Government and in public debate on insurance, savings and investment matters.

3. More news and information from the ABI is available on our web site, www.abi.org.uk.

John Wooden
Information Officer
Tel: 020 7216 7446

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