ABI's Richard Walsh to step down

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The ABI's head of health and protection insurance, Richard Walsh, will leave the association at the end of June.

Nick Kirwan, chairman of the ABI’s protection committee, will take over the role on a temporary basis for six months. Kirwan resigned from his role as protection market director at Scottish Widows in April. Walsh says: “For the future, I am planning to work in collaboration with others in the health and protection sectors and beyond, both as a commentator and in developing policy and strategic thinking.” To comment on this story contact: Jennifer Bollen Reporter Tel: 020 7034 2679 E-mail: [email protected] IFAonline

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