Keith Henry, long-serving MD of major loss adjusters GAB Robins, is leaving the company at the end of the month. The MD’s position has been made redundant, and Mr Henry will be replaced by a CEO appointed by the parent company’s COO, Philippe Bes. 

That is Irishman Kieran Rigby, who starts next month. He will be supported by a new COO, David Radcliff.

Mr Rigby has worked with GAB Robins in Ireland since 1985, most recently in the role of MD. He has also worked with Norwich Union and Allianz. Mr Radcliff has spent seven years with GAB Robins Australia as Regional Leader.

Mr Bes, who is the company’s UK CEO and Global COO, said the Australian insurance market follows Europe quite closely. “Ireland is one of GAB Robins’ most successful operations. Mr Rigby will draw on these strong foundations within his new role as CEO in Australia.”

Mr Bes also thanked Mr Henry for his “dedication and loyalty. His experience and expertise have positioned him as one of Australia’s leading figures in loss adjusting”.

Mr Henry worked for GAB Robins for 27 years, serving as MD since 1995. The business grew substantially under his leadership and is now regarded as the largest loss adjuster operating in the Australian market.