Maurice Tulloch is the new president and CEO of Aviva Canada Inc., effective Jan. 1, 2010, the property and casualty insurer said Thursday.

As announced in October, Robin Spencer, Aviva Canada’s current president and CEO, is returning to the United Kingdom to assume the role of chief risk officer for Aviva plc.

Prior to his appointment, Tulloch was executive vice president, broker distribution (Ontario) and specialty distribution and part of Aviva Canada’s executive committee. He has been with Aviva since 1992 and has held increasingly senior management positions including president of Aviva-owned Pilot Insurance Co. and executive vice president for Aviva Traders, Aviva Elite and Aviva Scottish and York. Tulloch also gained international experience working at Aviva group centre in London, England.

“Maurice’s significant insurance industry experience, ability to drive successful results and extensive relationships with our independent broker partners make him a natural to lead Aviva’s business in Canada,” said Igal Mayer, incoming CEO of Aviva North America, in a release.

“I am pleased that our focus on developing our people has resulted in our new CEO coming from within Aviva Canada,” Mayer continued.

“I look forward to building on the momentum we have within the Canadian P&C market, as well as working with the independent broker channel and our entire Canadian workforce,” said Tulloch.

Tulloch will work closely with Spencer in the coming weeks to ensure a seamless transition into his new role. He will also devote time to meeting employees and brokers across the country.

Somerville to head broker business in Canada

In addition to Tulloch’s appointment, Mayer also announced that Greg Somerville will become executive vice president with sole responsibility for the broker business in Canada; a role formerly split in Canada by region.

Previously Somerville was executive vice president, broker distribution (East & West), surety and reinsurance.

Aviva Canada Inc. provides home, automobile and business insurance to more than three million customers. Its group of companies has more than 3,300 employees, 40 locations and more than 3,000 independent broker partners.

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