Policy Expert, one of the UK’s leading personal lines insurers covering home, motor, and pet insurance, has appointed Mark Wilson as its new chair.
The move aims to accelerate the company’s growth and solidify its position as one of the UK’s fastest-growing insurance brands.
The company, which serves over 1.5m customers, offers a range of insurance products and has experienced rapid expansion in recent years. It provides home, motor, and pet insurance, with a focus on customer-first policies and digital innovation.
Wilson brings 25 years of experience in the global insurance sector. He previously led AIA, a major Asian insurer, before serving as CEO of Aviva between 2013 and 2018. In addition to his new role at Policy Expert, he is a non-executive director at BlackRock.
His appointment follows a year of significant milestones for Policy Expert. The company recently surpassed 1.5m policyholders across its product lines, reflecting its continued growth.
Additionally, in September 2024, Policy Expert secured fresh investment from international private equity firm Cinven, which acquired a 50% stake from a subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA).
As chair, Wilson will play a key role in shaping the company’s future strategy. His focus will include expanding Policy Expert’s customer base, refining business strategy, and exploring potential mergers and acquisitions.
Policy Expert CEO Steve Hardy said: “Policy Expert is full of experts who love to get things done—that’s core to our successful track record and the reason we’ve been able to grow so consistently. Mark embodies this entrepreneurial and dynamic spirit, so we are hugely excited to have him join the team. His unparalleled market knowledge and business expertise will be vital in driving the next stage of growth as we look to expand the business and cement our position as the UK’s best insurance business.”
Mark Wilson, chair of Policy Expert, said: “Policy Expert is such an exciting business that stands shoulder to shoulder with far bigger and longer-established brands. Its profitable growth, customer-first approach and enviable culture all mark Policy Expert out as one to watch, whether you’re a customer seeking a better insurance policy or a budding technologist seeking an exciting career in one of the UK’s most successful insurers. I’m thrilled to be joining Policy Expert, and I look forward to helping the business continue to succeed during its next stage of growth.”
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