Amanda Blanc leaves Zurich and steps down as ABI chair

First ever female ABI chair

Adam Saville
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Head of European business hands in resignation after only eight months at insurer

Zurich' Insurance's head of Europe, Middle East and Africa and bank distribution, Amanda Blanc, has terminated her position as chair of the Association of British Insurers (ABI) after handing in her notice despite only starting her position at Zurich last October. An outspoken advocate for industry diversity, it is not yet clear if she has another role lined up. Zurich has said that a successor to Blanc, who joined Zurich from AXA, will be announced in due course. Chief executive for Zurich, Mario Greco, said: "We appreciate Amanda's contributions during her time with us, in parti...

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