Gallagher head of claims Adam Squire has been appointed to the board of the National Insurance Brokers Association (NIBA).

Sydney-based Mr Squire replaces Vivienne Toll as the Gallagher representative, effective on Thursday last week.

"His claims management knowledge will add a unique skill set to the wealth of experience which already exists around the board table," NIBA President Dianne Phelan said.

Mr Squire says insurance brokers face some “real challenges in terms of how the profession will evolve and work in the years ahead” and he is looking forward to being the “claims voice” at the table, given claims advocacy is a key role brokers play.

NIBA CEO Dallas Booth says Mr Squire’s contribution to board discussions will be valuable as the industry addresses royal commission recommendations, regulatory changes and other challenges.