Ecclesiastical appoints Hews as CEO

He joined Ecclesiastical in April 2009 as group chief financial officer and executive director of Ecclesiastical Insurance Office. Over the past four years he has lead a number of significant initiatives to boost the financial strength and profitability of the business, the group said. These included leading a capital raising exercise and revamping Ecclesiastical Investment Management. Hews (pictured) has more than 20 years’ experience in the insurance industry and has undertaken a variety of roles on the boards of HSBC Life, M&S Life and Aviva Healthcare. Will Samuel, chairman ...