Former Allianz chief Hanks to replace Finch at Purple
Ex-Allianz boss to replace Alec Finch at the Jelf-owned network, Insurance Age can reveal.
Former Allianz Commercial general manager Chris Hanks has assumed the role of non-executive chairman of the Purple Partnership.
Hanks - who will take on the position at the Jelf-owned network in November - will replace current chairman Alec Finch who last week confirmed he will step down from the role at the end of this month.
Hanks has also been president of the Chartered Insurance Institute and left his job at Allianz in June this year.
Speaking about his appointment, Hanks said: "I am
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