Aviva UK and Ireland General Insurance has appointed Ian Foy as managing director of personal motor, home and specialist lines. Ian joins Aviva with immediate effect, reporting to Maurice Tulloch, Chief Executive Officer, UK&I GI. Until recently Ian was group chief executive of Insurance Australia Group's (IAG) UK operations.

Prior to that, he was chief executive of IAG's New Zealand business. Steve Treloar continues as Managing Director UK Direct, with additional responsibilities for building a UK digital direct business providing both GI and Life protection products to retail consumers.