CEO Today United Kingdom Awards

51 www.ceotodaymagazine.com CEO Today United Kingdom Awards 2019 INSURANCE STEPHEN HESTER CEO of RSA Insurance Group Plc FIRM PROFILE With over 300 years’ experience, we’ve learnt a thing or two about risk and uncertainty and the value of insurance to our customers Who we are As the world evolves so do the needs of those we serve, and we must respond with an agile yet resilient business that always strives to do better We are one of the world’s longest standing general insurers, providing peace of mind to individuals and protecting small businesses and large corporations from uncertainty. We use our capabilities to anticipate and exceed customer expectations and improve outcomes for customers via our direct channel, our broker relationships or partner organisations. We have established leadership positions in Scandinavia, Canada, and the UK & International (which includes Ireland and Middle East). VISION AND STRATEGY RSA is a leading international general insurer operating in three core regions: UK and Ireland, Canada and Scandinavia. RSA is a focused international insurer. We have complementary leadership positions in the major general insurance markets of the UK, Scandinavia and Canada, together with supporting ‘London market’ and international business. The Group is well balanced between personal and business customers, across our geographies, product lines and distribution channels. Our business strategy is to sustain a disciplined focus on RSA’s existing areas of market leadership, whilst driving intense operating improvement in pursuit of best-in-class performance levels. www.rsagroup.com ABOUT STEPHEN HESTER Stephen was previously Chief Executive Officer of The Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc, 2008-13, where he led the largest ever corporate restructuring and recovery programme. Prior to that he held positions as Chief Executive at British Land plc from 2004 to 2008, Chief Operating Officer of Abbey National plc and a number of senior roles at Credit Suisse First Boston in London and New York. Stephen has over 30 years’ experience in financial services and FTSE100 companies with expertise in transforming the performance of businesses. External appointments: Senior Independent Director of Centrica plc. Board contribution: Stephen has over 30 years’ experience in financial services and FTSE 100 companies and brings extensive leadership experience contributing towards the Company’s forward looking strategy and policy. He is responsible for the executive management team, along with leading strategy and business plan development and execution for the Company and its major operating subsidiaries while having regard to the requirements of shareholders and investors.