Equitable appoints new FD

Brinn's appointment awaits regulatory approval, but if all goes well he will take a position on the board as finance and investments director.

A chartered accountant, Brinn joins Equitable following five years as CEO at Homeowners and before a spell as managing director of RAC Financial Services. He has also held board level positions with TSB Group, Fidelity Investments, Lazard Brothers, Fairey Group and Allied Dunbar.