Barnett Waddingham has appointed Kim Durniat as the new business area leader for its insurance and longevity consulting team.
Durniat has over 25 years of insurance business expertise, including 15 years at BW. She takes over from Scott Eason, who was named one of BW’s four new managing partners earlier this month. She will be in charge of enhancing BW’s client-first strategy in the insurance industry and collaborating with Scott to expand the consultancy’s footprint in both the life and GI markets.
Barnett Waddingham managing partner Scott Eason says: “Kim’s appointment reflects her outstanding work and leadership. Barnett Waddingham is now established as a leading consultancy in the UK insurance and longevity market. Under her guidance, the Insurance and Longevity team will continue to thrive within the BW culture, delivering the highest quality services to our clients in an ever-evolving market. With Kim at the helm, I am extremely confident about the future.”
Durniat says: “Taking over an area that has seen substantial growth under Scott’s leadership is exciting. The insurance market is undergoing a once-in-a-generation transfer of pension scheme assets and obligations to insurance companies. We are supporting an increasing number of new entrants to the UK market, as well as helping clients navigate technology innovations and regulatory reforms. We are well-positioned to drive growth and build insurers’ success.
“We have always viewed ourselves as an extension of our clients’ teams, not just consultants. Our holistic approach provides value across the board, for clients of all sizes. I’m thrilled to be part of this success story and to contribute to the growth of our talented team.”