ILC ARTICLE

Mercier steps into key Ageas role

21st June 2022

Ageas has announced Neil Mercier as Head of Standard Motor, taking over from Rob Clark.

Mercier, who will report to Glyn Hughes, Director of Personal Lines Underwriting & Pricing, will manage and develop the underwriting strategy for Ageas’s standard motor portfolio.

Hughes said: “Neil’s wealth of insight into personal lines makes him the perfect fit as we to focus with laser-like precision on what we do best. That’s personal lines insurance, digitally traded through intermediated channels. Our most recent broker feedback shows underwriting expertise is one of the biggest areas in which we satisfy our brokers and I’m pleased we’re adding to that expertise even further with Neil’s addition to the team.”

Mercier said: “Ageas has a well-earned reputation as a great insurer to work for and I’m excited to be a part of the team. Working for a business that has a clear direction is always a recipe for success and it’s something that Ageas has in spades with its latest strategy, combined with its strong heritage as a motor insurer.”