The Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) has added IAG CEO Nick Hawkins, Munich Re Australasia MD Scott Hawkins and Chubb Country President Peter Kelaher to its board.

“The board is pleased Nick, Scott and Peter have all agreed to join as directors,” ICA President Sue Houghton said today.

“There is no shortage of issues confronting the general insurance sector, and their many years of combined experience will add immeasurably to the already considerable knowledge and understanding around the ICA board table.”

ICA says challenges and opportunities facing the industry include the changing regulatory landscape, the economic recovery from COVID-19, consumer protections and support, ongoing prudential responsibilities and the design and delivery of the Federal Government’s reinsurance scheme announced last week.

The board already includes insurance industry representatives from Westpac, Zurich, QBE, Hollard, Allianz Australia, Avant Mutual, RACQ, Suncorp and Lloyd’s.