Aviva UK Health appoints finance director

A qualified actuary and Oxford graduate, Rob joins Aviva UK Health from Aviva's UK General Insurance finance team where he has worked for the past ten years. Whilst working for Aviva UK GI, Rob led the financial support to a number of high profile projects designed to improve operational effectiveness, both from a cost control and customer service perspective.

Phil Willcock, managing director, Aviva UK Health said: "Rob brings with him a real commercial focus and wide ranging experience. In addition to this, his past experience and contacts in the General Insurance business will enable us to share ideas and best practice approaches across the wider Aviva Group. I'm very pleased to welcome him on board."

Commenting on his appointment Rob Cowley said: "I'm delighted to be joining Aviva UK Health. Despite challenging market conditions, the business has grown significantly over the past few years and has ambitions to continue to grow its market share profitably across all key business lines. I'm looking forward to working with my colleagues and our business partners to deliver competitive premiums and excellent service to our customers."