The National Insurance Brokers Association (NIBA) says Philip Kewin will become the group’s new CEO following the retirement of Dallas Booth later this year.

Mr Kewin joins NIBA after a long career in financial services, most recently as CEO of the Association of Financial Advisers, a role he has held for the past four years.

Prior to his four years’ service at the AFA, Mr Kewin was responsible for the Adviser Life Risk and Investment business at Zurich Australia, including five years as GM of Life and Investments. He has also had his own financial planning business.

“Philip has a long track record of successful leadership in a number of key positions in financial services,” NIBA President Dianne Phelan said today. “His extensive experience, high levels of integrity and authenticity, are what we believe make him very well qualified for the role at NIBA.”

Mr Kewin will join NIBA on August 16 in a transition period ahead of Mr Booth’s retirement on October 31.

“The NIBA board acknowledges the significant contribution outgoing CEO Dallas Booth has made for the benefit of all members,” Ms Phelan said. “He will be missed and we look forward to a more formal acknowledgement of Dallas later in October.”

More details in our regular bulletin on Monday.