AXA Health appoints Heather Smith as chief executive

Taking over from Matt Vardy, interim chief executive since Tracy Garrad departed the business in March this year, Smith will lead the insurer through "the next stage of its strategy delivery." She will join from Allianz where she is currently managing director for retail, providing personal lines insurance for customers across all major distribution lines. Previously, Smith was managing director of retail at LV= and prior to this she was its chief customer officer. Smith also spent 10 years across both the life and general insurance sectors for Aviva, with roles in marketing and sa...