Andy Challoner as chief risk officer will lead the company's risk function in the UK and Ireland

Assurant Solutions has appointed Andy Challoner as chief risk officer with responsibility for leading the risk function in the UK and Ireland.

In his new role, Challoner will oversee and direct the development of risk management processes and procedures across the Assurant Solutions companies in the UK and Ireland.

Ian Moffatt, managing director of Assurant Solutions UK & Ireland, commented: “Andy is a highly motivated professional with a proven track record of managing business and insurance risks.

"His experience and knowledge of both the UK general insurance sector and international markets is outstanding, and I’m confident that he will prove to be a valuable member of our team over the coming months.”

Challoner joins the business from Aviva where he spent the past six years, most recently in the role of head of general insurance risk management.