Safe Home Income Plans (SHIP) has appointed Nigel Waterson as its chairman following the retirement of Laurie Edmans, who stepped down after six years in the position.
Waterson (pictured) - who served seven years as shadow pensions minister during an 18 year stint as a Conservative MP - will initially focus on helping the organisation move from a provider focus to one which represents the wider equity release industry. This follows the trade body's extensive engagement process last year. Andrea Rozario, director general of SHIP said: "SHIP is currently undergoing one of the largest step changes of its 20-year history and we are therefore extremely pleased to appoint a new chairman with the depth and breadth of knowledge that Nigel offers. I look forwar...
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