The Board of Freedom Insurance Group Limited announced that Mr. Sean Williamson has now commenced effective 14 December 2018 in the role of Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Williamson has 25 years' experience in the life insurance industry in a broad range of roles encompassing technical, distribution, strategy and general management, including 10 years in senior leadership at TAL. Freedom's previous CEO, Mr. Craig Orton, will continue as an employee of Freedom until 31 December 2018, to assist with transition of responsibilities.

The company also confirm that Freedom's Financial Controller, Mr. Adam Scobie, has been appointed Acting Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Scobie, who joined Freedom in March 2018, has significant experience in senior financial roles at major companies operating in the Life, General and Health insurance, Reinsurance and financial services markets.