CISI chief to lead merged IFP body as Gazzard and Cann exit

IFP chief operating officer and interim chief executive Steve Gazzard (pictured) will be stepping down from his position at the IFP with immediate effect, the IFP said. CEO Nick Cann, who has been on long term sick leave from his role since suffering a stroke in March 2013, has also left the business by mutual agreement. Once the merger is completed, current CISI chief executive Simon Culhane will lead the overall combined organisation. The IFP board will form the financial planning committee at the CISI which will be chaired by IFP president Rebecca Taylor.   'Opportunities'...