Royal London unveils intermediary team under CEO McKee

Nicola Brittain
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Mutual life and pensions company Royal London has announced the management team for its intermediary propositions, following the appointment of Hugh McKee as chief executive last month.

Ewan Smith has been named managing director of pensions, while Roger Edwards will head up the UK protection arm, also as managing director. Elsewhere, Jim Smith will be distribution director, Alastair Lonie will become governance and business planning director, and Ali Law will be IT director. The team will oversee the intermediary functions at Scottish Life, Bright Grey, Scottish Provident and Caledonian Life. A managing director for Caledonian Life is expected to be appointed in August and will also be a member of the executive team. Hugh McKee, chief executive, intermediary b...

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