Arthur J Gallagher International announces today that Janice Deakin has been appointed UK commercial director, a new strategic role that spans its UK distribution, underwriting and affinity businesses. She will report directly to CEO David Ross and become a member of the AJGI executive committee.
Janice was intermediary and partnerships director at Aviva, a role she has held since December 2009 when she was promoted from corporate sales director, and has been with Aviva for the past 13 years.
David Ross, CEO of Arthur J Gallagher International, said: “Janice has decided the time is right to tackle a fresh challenge and we are thrilled she has chosen to join the executive team here at Arthur J Gallagher International to help us execute and implement the next stage of our own ambitious development.
“She brings an unrivalled passion for the industry, acute strategic vision and powerful relationship-driven leadership style that will enable her to deliver on a mandate to maximise profitable growth, develop acquisition opportunities, ensure their cultural and commercial fit and raise the profile of all our commercial activity in the UK retail space.”
Robin Spencer, CEO, Aviva UK GI, said: “Janice has been a fantastic member of the Aviva UK GI Executive team for many years. I have personally enjoyed working with Janice and her contribution to making Aviva number one for brokers has been invaluable. She leaves Aviva in a very strong position, and we look forward to building on her achievements. I wish Janice well in the next stage of her career and I look forward to continuing to work closely with her through our strong partnership with Arthur J. Gallagher International.”
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