Career File: Rob Townend, Aviva
Townend appointed managing director of UK general insurance at Aviva
Rob Townend has been appointed managing director of UK general insurance at Aviva, replacing Colm Holmes who will become president and CEO of Aviva Canada.
Townend will report to Aviva UK insurance
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