HCB Group is delighted to announce the appointment of Loraine Van Eeden as a Non-Executive Director to the UK board. Loraine brings with her a wealth of global experience having previously worked as Global Head of Claims for Swiss Re and more recently for TAL Australia.
With HCB Group having expanded internationally into both Australia and South Africa, Loraine’s role will support continued penetration into these markets where there is a real need for the type of services which HCB Group provide to Income Protection insurers.
Van Eeden (pictured) commented; “I am excited to join the HCB team at this exciting phase of their journey and growth into international territories. Their philosophy and practises align with my strong beliefs in understanding the causes of employee absence and enabling sustainable return to work. I look forward to working with HCB to develop their continued growth initiatives.”
Jim Harris, Managing Director of the HCB Group commented;
“HCB’s Early Intervention Service is valued in the UK and Ireland by Insurers and Employers, and our impressive outcomes prove the value of the service. I am thrilled to welcome Loraine to the HCB Team, and I know that her strategic advice and exceptional knowledge of our target markets will help us to bring new ideas and refreshed thinking on claims services to new insurer clients in Australia and South Africa.”