Former SHIP chairman and Hodge Lifetime boss Jon King is joining More 2 Life as its managing director.

More 2 Life is the lending arm of the Key Retirement Solutions Group.

King spent 10 years as managing director of Hodge Lifetime and has 25 years’ experience in the financial services industry.

He has also been a member of the FSA’s Equity Release Forum and was the technical editor of an Age Concern book on equity release.

Paul Wilson, group director of Key Retirement Solutions, said: “Jon’s appointment confirms our commitment to expanding the More 2 life proposition and lending capability. I am pleased that Jon has decided to join More 2 life at this critical stage in the companies’ development. More 2 life will continue to develop innovative products and seek funding partners to meet growing demand.””