Wesleyan welcomes former Zurich Life CEO

Wesleyan, the Birmingham-based specialist financial services mutual for doctors, dentists, lawyers and teachers, has appointed Anne Torry to its board of directors.

Torry has more than 20 years’ experience of strategic leadership, working internationally in both the life and savings and general insurance sectors, most recently as CEO and head of executive at Zurich UK Life.

Wesleyan chair Nathan Moss said: “Anne’s industry experience brings further depth to the Wesleyan board and will be invaluable to us as we enter into a new strategic planning period.

“She is well versed in developing and challenging strategic direction and this, along with her leadership skills, will be key as we look to ensure Wesleyan has the right business model to meet its growth ambitions.”

Torry added: “Since becoming part of the Wesleyan team I’ve been very impressed by the drive to grow the business so that more of our professional customers can benefit from our services and we can really deliver the best outcomes for our members. This is an exciting time in the society’s long history and I’m proud to be a part of it.”

Torry was previously a member of Wesleyan’s With Profits and Investment Committee and now sits on the risk and remuneration Commitees.

She is also a non-executive director at Aon UK, a global professional services firm providing a range of risk, retirement and health solutions.