General Insurance Article - BGL appoints new Associate Director for Insurer Development

 Cian Murphy joins Group Product Development Team

 The BGL Group has appointed Cian Murphy as its new Associate Director for Insurer Development, reporting to Will Price, Director of BGL Group Product Development. Cian will lead the Insurer Development Team, responsible for maintaining and developing relationships with the BGL's insurance partners.

 Cian joined the BGL Group in March 2006, initially working within Group Finance before progressing to senior manager level where he worked for both Contracts Management and Group Corporate Development. He currently is one of just six BGL employees on a tailored ‘High Potential Programme' to help develop his skills as a leader within the Group.

 Will Price commented: "The Insurer Development team plays a vital role in the Group's continued success. With BGL's broad range of in-house and affinity brands, we work with a complex blend of insurers to deliver high volumes of quality customers, tailored to each insurer's requirements. Cian's experience in adding commercial value to existing contracts and his strong insight into the personal lines sector will be a real asset to both our partners and the team."

 Prior to his appointment to BGL Group, Cian spent two years working for Ernst & Young in Washington DC and he began his career with Arthur Andersen in Dublin.