GFIA Global Federation of Insurance Associations

The Global Federation of Insurance Associations (GFIA) has elected Andrew Hall as its new president and made changes to its Executive Committee during its General Assembly held in Hong Kong.

Andrew Hall, CEO and Executive Director of the Insurance Council of Australia (ICA), takes over the GFIA presidency from Stephen Frank, President and CEO of the Canadian Life and Health Insurance Association (CLHIA).

Following his election, Andrew Hall thanked GFIA members for their trust and support and acknowledged the leadership and valuable contributions of his predecessor, Stephen Frank, during his tenure as president. Looking ahead, Hall highlighted the importance of strengthening international cooperation and ensuring that the global insurance industry continues to speak with a united voice.

Andrew Hall has served as CEO and Executive Director of the Insurance Council of Australia since September 2020. He brings extensive experience across the financial services, corporate affairs, media and public policy sectors. Before joining the ICA, he held senior leadership positions at Commonwealth Bank of Australia and Woolworths Group, having significant experience in journalism and government affairs.

The General Assembly also elected or reconfirmed the mandates of the following members of the Executive Committee:

• Bachir Baddou, Executive Vice-President of the Moroccan Federation of Insurance (FMA), as Vice-President.
• Thea Utoft Høj Jensen, Director General of Insurance Europe, as Secretary General.
• Toyonari Sasaki, Full-time Vice-Chairperson of the Life Insurance Association of Japan (LIAJ), as Treasurer.
• Robert Gordon, Senior Vice President, Policy, Research & International at the American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA), as Membership Executive.
• Norma Alicia Rosas, Director General of the Mexican Association of Insurance Institutions (AMIS), as Regional Representative.