MetLife UK has further strengthened its growth plans and UK executive team with the appointment of Phil Jeynes (pictured) as head of individual protection.
As part of the provider’s plans to accelerate growth and transformation, Jeynes will lead the distribution strategy while aligning the Individual Protection business across marketing, propositions, customer service, and other critical areas, with a primary focus to set the strategic direction of the Individual Protection business in the UK.
Jeynes will join the UK executive team and report to UK deputy CEO Adrian Matthews.
Phil was previously director of corporate strategy at Reassured.
Dominic Grinstead, CEO of MetLife UK, said: “Phil’s appointment comes at an important time for the UK, as we seek to accelerate our ambitious growth strategy marking a crucial phase for the business.
“Phil brings with him a wealth of experience in the protection industry, and I welcome him to the team.”
Jeynes added: “MetLife has built an innovative, customer centric product set, with claims statistics that are the envy of the market.
“I am excited to join the business at this pivotal stage, where further growth is at the forefront, and I share the joint aim of ensuring more families have Protection for unexpected everyday occurrences.”
