ABI makes Otudeko permanent as director of regulation

By Rebecca Delaney

April 28 - (The Insurer) - The Association of British Insurers has appointed David Otudeko to the role of director of regulation on a permanent basis, the industry body said on Monday.

Otudeko had assumed the role on an interim basis in November 2024 following the departure of Charlotte Clark.

He joined the ABI in 2021 as assistant director and head of prudential regulation. Prior to the ABI, Otudeko held risk-focused roles at AmTrust Europe, PwC and the Prudential Regulation Authority.

"It is a critical time for (re)insurance regulation with the government and our regulators focused on the UK’s economic growth and competitiveness," commented Otudeko. "There is a key role for the insurance and long-term savings sector to play in support of this."

The ABI has seen recent change in its senior leadership, with Phoenix Group's Andy Briggs appointed to a two-year term as president in February.

Earlier this month, Kay Swinburne was appointed independent chair, succeeding Nicky Morgan, who was the first person to hold the role following its creation in 2021.