Dick O’Driscoll has been appointed as the chairman of Axa insurance Ireland. An announcement from the company said that Mr O’Driscoll has been a member of the board since 2010.

He is understood to hold a number of other insurance and reinsurance board positions, having previously been the managing director at Aviva General Insurance.

"With over 35 years' experience within the Irish insurance industry, Dick brings a wealth of knowledge which will ensure that Axa insurance Ireland will continue to be successful and lead the way in our markets", said Phil Bradley, Axa Ireland chief executive.