ABI appoints new independent chair

Written by Michael Griffiths

03/04/2025

The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has appointed Kay Swinburne as the association’s new independent chair.

Swinburne will succeed Nicky Morgan who was the first person to hold the role.

The ABI created the position of independent chair in 2021, along with the role of independent non-executive director, to “bring fresh perspectives, enrich diversity of experience and reinforce strong governance”, it said.

Swinburne will chair the ABI board and start in the role with immediate effect for an initial period of three years. She will join Sacha Romanovitch as the ABI’s independent non-executive director.

“I am delighted to take up the role of ABI chair and look forward to working with the board members, the executive team and the sector more broadly as we build on the strong track record of insurance and long-term savings providers in recent years,” Swinburne said.

“There are some pressing issues ahead, particularly on consumer related matters and further supporting the UK’s economic growth. I look forward to steering the board as we seek to find ways to help tackle these challenges.”

Outgoing chair, Nicky Morgan, added: “My time as ABI chair coincided with significant change for the insurance and long-term savings sector as we moved into a post-Brexit and post-pandemic era, defining new regulations, the way we work and tackling consumer trust.

“It has been an honour to lead the ABI’s board for the past three years and to work with the ABI’s outstanding management team led by Hannah Gurga as we’ve collectively navigated these opportunities and challenges.

“The industry plays a vital role in securing the economy and providing peace of mind to customers. I know the work of the ABI will go from strength to strength with the guidance of Kay Swinburne.”

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