Linda Whorlow appointed MD of Office at Aegon UK

Linda Whorlow beforehand led Aegon's Trustee and Actuarial staff and Strategic Distribution

Linda Whorlow has been promoted to the place of managing director of Office at Aegon UK.

Whorlow, who was beforehand business director of Office at Aegon UK, will now be chargeable for creating the technique and main the gross sales and distribution groups for the Office channel throughout Aegon UK.

She has led the Aegon UK Office distribution staff since 2013 and introduced the staff collectively following the BlackRock acquisition in 2016. She additionally previously led the Aegon Trustee and Actuarial staff and Strategic Distribution.

Whorlow stated: “I'm delighted to have this improbable alternative, notably because the office channel is without doubt one of the quickest rising areas of Aegon UK’s enterprise so it’s an thrilling time to be main it.

“We’ve been busy behind the scenes during the last yr as we introduced the BlackRock enterprise firmly into the fold. We now supply the total suite of Grasp Belief, Personal Belief, Funding Solely and broader office financial savings options to trustee and company purchasers which suggests we're uniquely positioned to ship one thing match for the wants of purchasers each massive and small.

“We’re in an important place to advance into the second half of the yr with renewed confidence as we reveal some thrilling developments to help higher scheme governance, enhance member engagement and improve on-line consumer expertise.”

Ronnie Taylor, chief distribution officer at Aegon UK, stated: “I'm happy to announce Linda’s promotion to steer the Office enterprise. To grasp our ambitions within the office market, it’s essential to have the precise foundations, core capabilities and most significantly the precise folks in place to do that.

“I've been working with Linda for the final yr and her enthusiasm, experience and fame within the EBC market are an actual asset to our enterprise.”