Ian Valentine to target creditor business as head of new business sales

Aviva has hired Ian Valentine from Lloyds Banking Group company St Andrews Group to become head of new business sales.

He will report to creditor director Tom Spink and will focus on identifying and winning new creditor business and supporting the development of existing corporate partner relationships.

Valentine was previously the sales director at St Andrews Group, part of Lloyds Banking Group.

Tom Spink said: “We are delighted that Ian has joined us. He brings with him extensive knowledge of the insurance industry, particularly the creditor market.

“Despite the regulatory and economic challenges over the last few years, we see a very positive future for creditor and are actively looking to grow our UK business. Ian’s proven track record in sales management will further strengthen our capability to achieve this.

"Ian’s appointment further demonstrates Aviva’s long term commitment to the creditor market.”