The Exeter has announced the appointment of Gary Warman as chief risk officer, subject to regulatory approval.

Warman will become a member of the protection and health insurer’s executive committee and joins with many years’ experience in senior leadership roles within the financial services industry.

Most recently, he served as Global Life and Health Consulting leader at Aon Strategy & Technology Group, where he was responsible for setting up and leading the Global Life and Health Consulting business, achieving significant growth and collaboration across Aon’s existing business lines.

Warman’s experience spans working at board and executive levels, managing senior business stakeholders, regulators, external auditors, and third-party suppliers.

His career includes roles at Royal London Group, Deloitte LLP, and JPMorgan Asset Management.

At The Exeter, Warman will be responsible for its risk management strategy and ensuring its control framework meet their regulatory obligations. Warman will also provide risk advice to The Exeter’s Executive and Main Board to enable the mutual to achieve its long-term business strategy.

Isobel Langton, CEO of The Exeter, said: “I am delighted to welcome Gary to The Exeter as he undertakes his new role as Chief Risk Officer. Gary has vast experience across many senior leadership roles within financial services and his expertise and ambition align perfectly with our strategy, vision, and values.

“I am sure he will make a significant contribution to the future success of our business.”

Warman added: “Joining The Exeter is an exciting opportunity to contribute to an ambitious company that truly puts its members and advisers at the heart of everything it does.

“I look forward to working with a fantastic team to deliver our future business strategy and provide even greater peace of mind for our customers.”