'Jewel in the crown' Julie Hopkins to retire after 50 years

Julie Hopkins has decided to retire from the insurance industry after 50 years of service. As well as starting her career at the original Guardian (in 1970), Hopkins spent over 25 years at Hannover Re and five years as a consultant. Later, she played an integral role in bringing new entrant Guardian to market in 2018, as well as setting up the firm's reinsurance relationships. Known for her dedication to fair underwriting and commitment to extending the value of protection far and wide, she leaves Guardian after helping to establish its broader, simple approach to critical illness def...