The Exeter names Michael Payne as commercial director

Previously worked as director in KPMG’s Insurance Consulting practice

Jaskeet Briah
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The Exeter has appointed Michael Payne as its new commercial director to help deliver the mutual’s future growth strategy.

Payne has over 30 years' experience in the insurance, asset management and wealth management industries, and joins from KPMG where he was a director in its Insurance Consulting practice. Previously, Payne worked as customer and innovation chief operating officer, as well as customer and distribution chief financial officer, at investment manager M&G. He was also previously a portfolio actuarial and operations director at Prudential Assurance, and an actuarial director at Scottish Friendly. Within his C-suite positions, Payne led transformation projects, including digital transforma...

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