Financial mutual LV= has recruited Mark Hartigan from Zurich to be its interim chief executive with effect from 1 January on an initial 12 month contract, subject to regulatory approval.

The rapidly expanding Embark Group has acquired Zurich’s platform arm for an undisclosed sum, pushing its assets under advice to £33bn.

Senior industry executive Amanda Blanc is to stand down from her roles as CEO EMEA of Zurich Insurance Group and as chair of the ABI after nine months in both roles.

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