Zurich Insurance EMEA CEO Amanda Blanc Resigns

Zurich Insurance said Amanda Blanc, chief executive for the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region and a member of the group’s executive committee, tendered her resignation.

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“The company thanks Amanda for her leadership since she joined in October 2018 and wishes her every success in her future endeavors. Amanda’s successor will be announced in due course,” the Swiss insurer said in a statement on Tuesday.

Ms. Blanc is a high-profile figure in the insurance industry and until today was chair of the Association of British Insurers. She has often spoken about the need to improve diversity in the industry. Ms. Blanc stepped down from her role at the ABI as she is no longer a serving industry CEO.