Karen brings over 20 years’ experience across legal and company secretarial roles to support senior leadership at The Exeter
UK health and life insurer, The Exeter, has announced the appointment of Karen Senior as Company Secretary. Karen succeeds Zoe Kubiak, who has retired after six years in the role.
Karen joins The Exeter with more than two decades of experience in company secretarial and legal roles across a range of sectors, including the music industry, financial services and utilities. She has held senior governance positions within the Capita group, and at Pennon Group, PRS for Music and Zurich UK Life.
A Fellow of the Chartered Governance Institute (FCG), Karen most recently served as Company Secretary at Virgin Money Investments (VMI), where she played a key role in supporting corporate actions and governance reviews.
At The Exeter, Karen will report directly to Chief Risk Officer Gary Warman and will focus on upholding the mutual's commitment to high standards of governance, ensuring the organisation continues to meet its legal and regulatory obligations. Karen will also play a key role in supporting The Exeter’s Board and Executive Leadership Team.
Gary Warman, Chief Risk Officer at The Exeter, commented:
“I am pleased to welcome Karen to The Exeter as our new Company Secretary. Karen brings a wealth of experience across Company Secretarial and legal roles and will play an important role in the future success of The Exeter.
I’d also like to take this opportunity to thank Zoe Kubiak for her enormous contribution during her six years at The Exeter and I wish her the very best for her retirement.”
Karen Senior, Company Secretary at The Exeter, added:
“I am delighted to be joining The Exeter as Company Secretary, an exciting role that will help to bring continued success to the organisation in the coming years.
The Exeter’s status as a mutual insurer and its collaborative culture were key reasons for me joining. I look forward to working closely with colleagues across the business to deliver future growth whilst providing our members with the best possible experiences and outcomes.”
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About The Exeter
The Exeter is a leading protection and healthcare insurer who have been supporting UK families in the event of ill health or injury since 1888.
Formerly known as the Exeter Friendly Society and Pioneer Friendly Society, The Exeter is a mutual friendly society. This means it’s owned by members and run for their benefit, rather than shareholders.
The Exeter is a trading name of Exeter Friendly Society Limited, which is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority (Register number 205309) and is incorporated under the Friendly Societies Act 1992 Register No. 91F with its registered office at Lakeside House, Emperor Way, Exeter, England EX1 3FD.