Karl Parr appointed as non-executive Director on IFB Board

The IFB is pleased to welcome Karl Parr, Claims Technical Services Director at Axa UK & Ireland, as a non-executive Director on its Board. 

Karl has significant experience within the claims and fraud space, and will help to shape the IFB's strategic direction as well as being involved in engagement with Government on a fraud charter, which links insurance fraud into the Economic Crime Plan. 

Ben Fletcher, Director at the IFB, said: 

"I’m very pleased to welcome Karl as a Director on our Board, who comes with over 35 years’ working at the forefront of the insurance sector. As the nature of fraud rapidly evolves so too are our plans, including industry-wide consultation on IFB services, the unveiling of new counter-fraud technology and crucial engagement with government on its Economic Crime plan.

"Karl’s expertise will prove invaluable in helping to shape these ambitious projects and our strategic direction, which will undoubtedly enhance the industry’s collective fight against fraud."

Karl Parr, Claims Technical Services Director at Axa UK&I, said:

"I am delighted to have been appointed to the board of the IFB. Industry collaboration is essential to fighting insurance fraud and I am looking forward to working together with the Bureau and my peers to continue driving our mission to protect customers from fraudulent activity every day."