Life industry insurtech UnderwriteMe has appointed Andrew Doran as CEO.

He replaces James Tait, who has left the Pacific Life Re-owned business to pursue new opportunities.

Mr Doran was most recently Pacific Life Re global chief underwriting officer, based in Singapore. He will return to Britain for the new role.

Pacific Life Re global protection EVP and UnderwriteMe chair Andrew Gill says Mr Doran’s “extensive experience and proven track record in the insurance industry, combined with his deep understanding of our company’s technology and strategic goals, make him the ideal leader to deliver UnderwriteMe’s growth ambitions”.

UnderwriteMe started in 2012, offering underwriting tech solutions for the life industry. It launched in Australia in 2015.