Australian Consumers Insurance Lobby (ACIL) says industry veteran Peter Marer will be joining its board.

“Peter brings a wealth of experience to ACIL and his work on the consumer side of the insurance process will assist us in best representing consumers interests,” Chairman Tyrone Shandiman said.

Mr Marer had his own insurance broking practice from 2004 to 2014 and was previously CEO of Queensland Doctors Mutual. Since retiring he has worked as a consultant providing in-house advice to businesses.

“Having seen the insurance buying process as a product supplier and in my most recent role on the other side as a client advocate for general insurance, I want to provide an experienced voice to best represent consumers on issues associated with insurance,” Mr Marer said.

“ACIL has played a very worthwhile part in advocating for consumers and that is why I am joining the board to assist in this good work continuing.”

ACIL, which this year renamed from the Northern Australia Insurance Lobby, has been pressing the previous and current federal governments to ensure the new cyclone pool is fit for purpose, while also taking on a broader national focus.