Health and protection insurer, The Exeter, has appointed Helen McEwan as a non-executive director.

McEwan (pictured) spent many years at Aegon UK, where her roles included director of banks, partnerships director and head of international sales.

Most recently, she has worked with True Potential as commercial director where she has been leading the design and development of a transformational mortgage proposition.

Andy Chapman, chief executive of The Exeter, said: “I’m delighted to welcome Helen to The Exeter, the wealth of experience and success she has enjoyed through her career goes to show the huge insight she can offer.”

McEwan added: “As a respected and dynamic insurer, The Exeter is well placed to deliver on its ambitious growth plans. I’m looking forward to being part of the team that drives the organisation forward.”