Interview: Craig Thornton, Lloyds Banking Group and ABI
In June, Craig Thornton, general insurance and protection director at Lloyds Banking Group, was announced as the chair of the Association of British Insurers’ General Insurance Council, replacing Andy Watson as he stood down as CEO of Ageas UK.
Top of Thornton’s list of priorities for his chairmanship of the council is bolstering the reputation of the industry: “That’s number one,” he says.
“I’ve worked in the industry for 27 years and I’m
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