All change at the top for Birmingham’s BHSF

Birmingham-based health insurance and wellbeing provider, BHSF Group, has announced the successor to Peter Maskell as chief executive.

Mr Maskell steps down from the business on August 31 after 18 years in the post.

He is being succeeded by Ian Galer, who originally joined BHSF in the spring of 2013 after a long career with Birmingham-based specialist mutual Wesleyan Assurance. Prior to that he was with BDO Binder Hamlyn.

Mr Galer was appointed BHSF’s Group Finance Director from September 1, 2014.

The group has also announced the appointment of Andrew Milner as its new chairman. Mr Milner has had a long association with BHSF firstly as a non-executive director, and subsequently as a Senior Independent Director.

Both appointments are subject to regulatory approval from the PRA and the FCA, after which, the company will appoint new Group Finance Director and Senior Independent Director.

Mr Maskell said: “Both of these appointments are vitally important to the future of BHSF.  We have come a long way in my 18 years and I leave it in robust health with the foundations in place for continued growth.

“Ian inherits a very strong team which is enthusiastic about his appointment and the prospects for the company’s future under his leadership. BHSF’s reputation as a not-for-profit business and its strong reputation for fair dealing and for supporting good causes in the community help to define its culture which we are all sure will be in safe hands going forward.”

Mr Galer added: “I would like to thank Peter for his service and support during my time at BHSF. In my new role I hope to build on his legacy and continue to deliver best-in-class health and wellbeing products and services which are market-leading.”