The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA) has appointed Alastair Blundell to the newly created role as head of general insurance.

Blundell has been appointed to further boost BIBA’s policy team and will be responsible for management of general insurance policy work, representing and progressing issues to the Government and media, particularly BIBA’s Manifesto campaigns.

He has spent more than 35 years in the insurance underwriting industry both in the UK and internationally. Prior to joining BIBA, Blundell held to position of head of distribution at Tokio Marine Kiln Group.

Commenting on the appointment, Graeme Trudgill, BIBA’s executive director said: “Alastair has a wealth of experience in the market working with brokers. His knowledge and experience will benefit BIBA and its members. There are more insurer focused Manifesto points this year and Alastair is the ideal person to help drive these forward.”

Steve White, BIBA’s CEO, added: “We welcome Alastair on board. He will help to progress the Manifesto points that our members have raised. As a senior employee from an insurance company he can add to the rich mix of the BIBA team.”