Loss adjuster GAB Robins has announced the appointment of Kieran Rigby as chief executive, replacing John Castagno in the role.

Rigby, 41, has worked at GAB Robins for 20 years, and is currently responsible for the firm's Australasian operations based in Sydney.

The company said that Rigby will also become chief executive of the International Group, reporting to Phillippe Bes, president of GAB Robins International Operations.

Derek Coles, currently managing director of GAB Robins UK, is to transfer to North America to work with Rob Myers, president of the insurance company services division in North America, GAB Robins said.

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