Davis to move from Sesame to Zurich Int'l

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Martin Davis, commercial director at Sesame Group, is leaving the IFA network to become the new ceo of Zurich International Life.

Davis has effectively been the face of the IFA network since the firm rebranded in April 2003 and changed its name from Misys IFA Services – the technology-led parent group – to Sesame. However, this latest announcement means Davis will move to the Isle of Man to replace and report to David Sims as ceo of Zurich international life business on December 1st, subject to approval by the Insurance and Pensions Authority. In a statement from the firm, Davis says: “It is with great regret that I leave Sesame but I could not pass up the opportunity to head-up the Zurich International Life ...

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