Asta chief operating officer steps down

Asta Insurance Markets chief operating officer Gary Griffiths is stepping down, with Julian Tighe taking over as chief financial officer.

Griffiths will continue in an oversight role until September 1. The claims department will become part of the underwriting division.

Asta chief executive Stephen Cane said: “Gary has been with the company almost since its formation and during this time has played a pivotal role in the development and success of the business.

“I am very pleased and grateful that Gary is able to help us with the next stage of our evolution before he steps down. It is therefore, perhaps a little premature at this point to recount his valuable contribution to the business that has become Asta but nevertheless, I would like to record my personal thanks for all of his unstinted efforts and loyal support during this time”.