’She will be an asset to the board and I’m looking forward to us working together alongside our other members,’ says chief executive

Markerstudy has appointed Kartina Tahir Thomson as an independent non-executive director of the Markerstudy Distribution board.

In a career spanning over 25 years, Thomson’s experience lies in commercial, financial, actuarial, risk, regulation and governance.

She has held roles at Willis Towers Watson, Bank of England, as well as her recent post as the president of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA).

Emma Rawlinson, chief executive at Markerstudy Distribution, said: “We’re excited to welcome Thomson, who brings strategic thinking and significant practical experience which will help us shape our future footprint and support our growth ambitions.

”With her regulatory background, pragmatic mindset and market insight, she will be an asset to the board and I’m looking forward to us working together alongside our other members.”

The 2025 Insurance Times Awards took place on the evening of Wednesday 3rd December in the iconic Great Room of London’s Grosvenor House.

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