Mazars, the international tax, audit and advisory firm has announced the appointment of James Isherwood as partner in the insurance actuarial team, based in London.

Isherwood joins the firm from Boston Consulting Group and in his new role will focus on developing Mazars’ presence in the life insurance sector. Additionally, he will provide expertise on IFRS 17 implementation, Solvency ll, technological change and actuarial finance insights.

Dorian Hicks, general insurance Actuarial lead at Mazars, said: “We are delighted to welcome James to the team and, indeed, the partnership. 

“Having previously worked with James I know his wealth of expertise in the insurance market, as well as his strong leadership and vision, will be huge assets to the team and to our clients. 

“This is a period of disruption across the market and, against this backdrop, we are growing. James’ arrival is pivotal in ensuring we can continue on that journey.”