Hayley Spink to join Chaucer as Group COO

Global specialty (re)insurance group Chaucer has appointed Hayley Spink as Group Chief Operating Officer.

Spink will reportedly join Chaucer in Q4, coming from Apollo Syndicate 1969 where she currently serves as Chief Operating Officer. Overall, Spink holds 20 years of London Market experience, including senior leadership roles at Lloyd’s.

In the new role at Chaucer, she will be responsible for leading the development and implementation of the firm’s operations and service strategy, with a focus on delivering first-class operations and processes across the Group.

David Bendle, incumbent Group Chief Operating Officer, will retire as planned at the end of the year after 22 years of service.

Richard Milner, Group Chief Executive Officer at Chaucer, commented on the appointment, “We are delighted to welcome Hayley as Chaucer’s new Group Chief Operating Officer.

“Her strong operational background, and considerable experience will be key in ensuring we maintain a fully optimised operating model across every aspect of the Group.”

Spink herself added, “I’m greatly looking forward to joining Chaucer and working closely with the team to build on Chaucer’s excellent reputation.”

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