New senior appointment at Just Retirement

Equity release expert Just Retirement has appointed Sue Elliott as head of actuarial development - new markets.

Ms Elliott is an experienced actuary with a health and protection speciality including long-term care. She previously worked for Towers Watson and Swiss Re, leading their healthcare work.

She will be responsible for supporting the commercial team accelerate the company’s proposition and market development in the retirement sector.

Commenting on the appointment, Mark Hawthorne, commercial director, said: “Just Retirement is committed to introducing further innovation into the retirement market to enable advisers to develop their businesses and deliver improved solutions to their clients.

“Sue Elliott brings extensive experience and expertise in the field of long-term health and protection.”