Chris Curtin is leaving in December after 28 years at the helm.
Chris Curtin.
After 28 years at the helm of AA Insurance, chief executive Chris Curtin is set to retire at the end of 2022, concluding nearly three decades of exceptional service.
Under Curtin’s leadership, AA Insurance has grown from a startup venture, to one of the country’s largest and most-respected insurers – employing over 1000 people and providing more than one million policies to more than half-a-million New Zealanders.
“Chris has built this company from the ground up and his imprint on this business speaks for itself,” AA Insurance chair, Doug McTaggart said. “Under his leadership, AA Insurance has consistently achieved outstanding results and exceeded expectations, and [been] voted Reader’s Digest most trusted general insurer for over a decade… and ranking among New Zealand’s best places to work.
“On behalf of the board of directors, I wish to thank Chris for his hard work and dedication over the years ... We will miss him and wish him and his family all the very best for his retirement,” he said.
Curtin said: “It’s been an honour to lead our leadership team and work alongside so many others … building a team culture that genuinely empowers our people to thrive.
“After 28 years, I will undoubtedly miss the people and the company we built together … It’s been a pleasure working closely with Doug and our board, who have been inspirational in their support and guidance along the way,” Curtin said.
The board of directors have commenced a search for a replacement CEO.
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