2011-09-15

By staff reporter

Liberty Syndicates has appointed Keith Nicholson as non-executive chairman. Nicholson was previously a senior partner at a leading global accountancy firm until 2009 and has more than 25 years' experience across the insurance and banking sectors. He has advised financial sector businesses on multi-national and domestic transactions, including large cross-border deals in insurance and banking.

Nicholson has had significant involvement in Lloyd’s and London market business including capital raising, risk management and regulation. He has also broad experience in balancing the requirements of both UK regulators and overseas parents.

Since his departure from the accountancy profession in 2009, he has had a number of non-executive appointments and advisory roles.

Commenting on the appointment, Nick Metcalf, chief executive of Liberty Syndicates, said: “Having such a highly regarded executive as Keith, with experience in many areas of insurance and finance, will be a major asset for Liberty Syndicates. Keith has unparalleled experience in regulation, while also bringing excellent insight and a strong personal network in insurance, banking and regulation."

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