Specialist insurance provider CFC has named Jane Poole as group chief financial officer subject to regulatory approval. She takes over from current CFO Michael Grist who will step back from day-to-day responsibilities later this year after serving for more than 15 years. He will remain with the firm in an advisory capacity. Before joining CFC, Poole served as group CFO of Direct Line Group and previously as CFO of Aviva’s UK & Ireland General Insurance business.

Louise O’Shea, group chief executive of CFC, said: “We are delighted to welcome Jane to CFC as group CFO. Her decision to join CFC is testament to the high quality of our business and future ambitions.

“Jane brings deep FTSE 100 and general insurance executive experience with a proven ability to lead strategic transformation, drive business performance and build high performing teams. Her collaborative leadership style and expertise make her exceptionally well-placed to lead the business into its next phase.”

Poole added: “CFC is an industry pioneer with a clear growth strategy and a strong commitment to delivering value for customers, partners and investors. It’s a unique business with an incredible track record, and I look forward to joining the team to accelerate the next phase of global growth and strategic evolution.”