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Pioneer Underwriters has appointed a new group chief operating officer, the firm announced today.
Simon Gaffney, who joins Pioneer from Willis Towers Watson, will take up the role of COO effective immediately.
Gaffney has two decades of experience in the insurance broking industry, including as chief operating officer at Willis Global, and most recently as chief data officer at Willis Towers Watson.
In his new role, he will report to Dane Douetil, group chief executive officer of Pioneer, and will be based in London.
“Our ability to attract an operational leader of the quality and experience of Simon Gaffney is testament to the dynamic business we are building at Pioneer,” Douetil said in a statement today.
“Our business has a focus on operational excellence and Simon’s leadership will be invaluable in further building our skills and expertise in this area.”
Speaking of his new post, Gaffney said he was excited to be joining Pioneer at a “time of momentous change in our industry, as new technology creates both challenges and huge opportunities.”
He added: “Pioneer has already built an impressive infrastructure and I look forward to building on this progress as we drive operational efficiencies across the business to deliver enhanced profitability.”
