Melbourne-based Austbrokers Countrywide has named former Suncorp Insurance CEO Anthony Day as Chairman.

He will assume the role in November from John Vines, who is stepping down.

“We are excited to have someone as experienced as [Mr Day] to continue to build the strategic direction of the Countrywide business and to shape the future leaders within our team,” MD Tim Considine said.

In another development, Countrywide has teamed up with Austbrokers CE McDonald MD Jackie McDonald and Director Andrea Gillespie to buy the Brisbane brokerage from AUB Group.