Ageas UK appoints head of claims data and analytics

Ageas UK has promoted Philippa King to a new role as head of claims data and analytics. 

In an announcement released this morning (16 April 2024), the Belgian-owned personal lines insurer noted that King’s new role would see her report into claims director Stephen Linklater. 

Most recently, King worked in Ageas UK’s actuarial department and led the team on household reserving and analysis, where Ageas said she provided “data-driven insight into performance”. 

The insurer added that the promotion would see King become a “key enabler” in its drive to become a market leader for data and data analytics. 

Depth of knowledge 

Commenting on King’s appointment, Linklater said: ”I’m delighted to welcome Philippa to our team.

”Her depth of knowledge and experience in data science and analytics will be invaluable as we build on our solid foundations, ensuring that our claims data Centre of Excellence delivers our ambition to lead the market in data-driven decision making.”

King added: ”I am excited to be taking on this new position at Ageas, to further build on our strategic advantage by finding additional ways to leverage the wealth of data that exists within the business.”