, New Zealand
/Ryoji Iwata from Unsplash

ICNZ names incoming chief executive, Grafton stepping down on 7 April

Kris Faafoi is a former Cabinet Minister.

The Insurance Council of New Zealand (ICNZ) has announced the appointment of Hon. Kris Faafoi as its new chief executive, beginning April 2024. This appointment follows the stepping down of the current Chief Executive, Tim Grafton, on 7 April.

Faafoi, a former Cabinet Minister, brings a wealth of experience and skills to the role. 

ALSO READ: New Zealand’s non-life market ‘stable’, good premium growth is anticipated: AM Best

Faafoi also carries a background in media and politics making them fit for the position, according to Amanda Whiting, ICNZ President and CEO of IAG New Zealand.

The transition will include a four-week handover period starting in early March, ensuring a smooth change in leadership. 

 

Follow the link for more news on

Join Insurance Asia community
Since you're here...

...there are many ways you can work with us to advertise your company and connect to your customers. Our team can help you dight and create an advertising campaign, in print and digital, on this website and in print magazine.

We can also organize a real life or digital event for you and find thought leader speakers as well as industry leaders, who could be your potential partners, to join the event. We also run some awards programmes which give you an opportunity to be recognized for your achievements during the year and you can join this as a participant or a sponsor.

Let us help you drive your business forward with a good partnership!

Top News

APAC emerges as leader in renewables insurance
RE is projected to account for 45% of global electricity generation by 2030.
Insurance
IFRC-DREF triggers insurance payout after disaster relief demands exceed threshold
The policy provides up to $16.92m in coverage.The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies' Disaster Response Emergency Fund (IFRC-DREF) has triggered its first-ever insurance payout after disaster relief demands exceeded its deductible threshold. 
Insurance