Guardian CEO Katya MacLean steps down

Peter Mann to lead on interim basis

Jaskeet Briah
clock • 1 min read

Guardian announced that its chief executive officer, Katya MacLean, will leave the business at the end of September.

Peter Mann, Guardian's executive chair, will lead the executive team on an interim basis while the business recruits a permanent CEO. MacLean has been with the provider for five years, she joined the business in 2016 as proposition director before being promoted to chief underwriting officer in 2019. Under MacLean's direction, Guardian has grown year-on-year with a 40% rise in sales in 2023. MacLean said: "It's been the best of jobs and an absolute privilege to lead Guardian, with all its wonderful people who fizz with energy, ideas and emotional warmth. As the business reaches this s...

To continue reading this article...

Join COVER for free

  • Unlimited access to real-time news, key trend analysis and industry insights.
  • Stay on top of the latest developments around health and wellbeing, diversity and inclusion and the cost of living crisis.
  • Receive breaking news stories straight to your inbox in the daily newsletter.
  • Members only access to monthly programme 'The COVER Review'
  • Be the first to hear about our CPD accredited events and awards programmes.

Join now

 

Already a Cover member?

Login

More on Insurer

The COVER Review: Swiss Re Group Watch 2025, IPT and mental health

The COVER Review: Swiss Re Group Watch 2025, IPT and mental health

Week commencing 21 April 2025

COVER
clock 25 April 2025 • 1 min read
Bupa to open 70 UK mental health centres

Bupa to open 70 UK mental health centres

Face-to-face talking therapies

Jaskeet Briah
clock 24 April 2025 • 2 min read
Growth in group risk policies slows in 2024: Swiss Re

Growth in group risk policies slows in 2024: Swiss Re

Group Watch report

Jaskeet Briah
clock 23 April 2025 • 3 min read