Paul Brencher appointed as chair of ABI protection board

He takes over from MetLife’s Dominic Grinstead

Adam Saville
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Paul Brencher [pictured], managing director of individual protection at Aviva UK, has been appointed as the new chair of the ABI's protection board, taking over from outgoing chair Dominic Grinstead of MetLife.  He has been with Aviva since 2007 operating in a number of roles, initially supporting protection in the UK, and then working more broadly across Aviva's European and Indian businesses. Since late 2016, Paul has been the managing director for Aviva's UK individual protection business and retains a role as board member of Aviva's Health business.  Brencher said: "I'm delighted ...

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