Hudson leaves Standard Life for RSA role

Edinburgh-based insurance giant Standard Life has confirmed that non-executive director Isabel Hudson, who has served on its board since October 2014, has resigned with immediate effect.

It follows news that she will join the board of RSA Insurance as a non-executive.

RSA said Ms Hudson will take up her role as a non-executive board director on 1st August.

In a statement it said: “Isabel has significant experience in general insurance, both as an executive and non-executive director, along with a wealth of relevant board experience having served as committee member and committee chairman of a number of listed companies.

“Isabel also brings wide ranging commercial, corporate finance and business development experience from the UK and internationally, especially Europe, focussed on the insurance sector, spanning life and general insurance as well as pensions.”

RSA chairman Martin Scicluna said: “We are delighted to welcome Isabel to RSA’s Board. She brings a deep understanding of the insurance sector and financial services expertise. We look forward to leveraging her industry experience and knowledge to ensure that RSA continues to deliver value for its customers and shareholders while advancing its strategic priorities.”

Ms Hudson is currently still chairman of the National House Building Council (NHBC), a non-executive director of BT plc, Phoenix Group Holdings and Standard Life plc, and was a non-executive director of QBE Insurance Group Ltd until 2014.