Lloyd’s has appointed former UK civil service head Mark  Sedwill  to its council and announced his election to the role of  Senior Independent Director and Deputy Chair of Lloyd’s, succeeding Andy Haste.

The appointment of  Mr Sedwill, a former cabinet secretary and national security adviser,  has been approved by UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson  on advice from the Advisory Committee  on Business Appointments.

His appointment is still waiting for clearance from the  Prudential Regulation Authority  and the Financial Conduct Authority.

“As one of the most respected figures in modern British diplomacy, and a former head of the UK civil service,  [he]  brings to Lloyd’s a unique and independent perspective as we deliver against our strategic priorities,” Chairman Bruce Carnegie-Brown said.

“His leadership on initiatives in the areas of governance, risk management,  [environmental, social and corporate governance]  and business transformation make him an excellent choice for this role.”