The Exeter names Royal London's Isobel Langton as CEO

She succeeds Andy Chapman

Adam Saville
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Until recently she was chief executive of Royal London’s intermediary division

The Exeter has announced that Isobel Langton has been chosen to succeed Andy Chapman, who announced his decision to retire as CEO in February 2020. Most recently she served as chief executive of Royal London's intermediary division, where she oversaw and implemented the insurer's protection business strategy and led the pensions business. Prior to that, she was group customer service director at Royal London and has also held senior roles within Scottish Life and Irish Life Assurance. Langton starts the position in April 2021 (subject to regulatory approval) following a year-long sear...

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