Lifestyle Article - New Head of Insurance appointed at Invesco

 In this newly created role, Ed, is responsible for building and maintaining insurance relationships in the UK, focusing on providing investment solutions responding to the changing nature of insurance clients’ investment and regulatory needs. Ed will also work closely with the teams across Europe, with emphasis on the Benelux and Nordic region.
 
 Ed, who is based in London, joins from JP Morgan Asset Management where he was Executive Director of its Global Insurance Division for four years. In this role he was solely responsible for UK life insurance origination and additionally covered UK non-life, Nordic, Irish and South African insurance companies. His previous experience includes insurance-sector roles at Legal & General, Lehman Brothers, and Dresdner Kleinwort.
 
 Hugh Ferrand, Head of UK Institutional Sales and Services, commented: “Many insurance companies are reviewing their investment portfolios due to the impact of challenges such as low yields, regulatory and reporting requirements, technological advances driving change, and the decline of annuities. Invesco recognises the importance of partnering with clients to create effective solutions in this environment, and Ed’s leadership experience and expertise makes him the ideal candidate to manage and nurture these relationships. Ed joining our team reaffirms the depth and quality of Invesco’s investment expertise and our commitment to delivering a superior investment experience to our institutional clients.”