Insurer Hiscox has announced that Paul Cooper will become its new chief financial officer with a start date to be announced in due course. The appointment is subject to regulatory approval. Paul is currently interim group CFO at M&G Plc and CFO for The Prudential Assurance Company.

Aki Hussain, Hiscox Group CEO designate, said: “The depth and breadth of Paul’s insurance knowledge makes him a great addition to the executive team. His broad commercial acumen as well as his audit, regulatory and capital markets experience will help us capture the many opportunities ahead.

Cooper added: “The Group has a fantastic heritage and an exciting future. Market conditions are excellent and there is significant opportunity for profitable growth in all of the Group’s major markets. I look forward to building on this in the months and years ahead.”

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