The legal team for the Motor Vehicle Insurance and Repair Industry Code of Conduct Administration Committee (MVIRI CAC), has welcomed a new chairman into the fold.
George Manos, IAG’s industry risk and governance manager, has been named as the new chairman for the MVIRI CAC.
Manos brings 30 years of experience in the insurance industry, including roles in motor underwriting and claims management across both personal and commercial lines. He currently works in IAG’s motor supply chain division.
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Stephen Jenkins, who has served as chair for the past two years, will remain on the committee. Jenkins is the general counsel and head of employment relations at the Motor Traders’ Association of NSW.
Jenkins has been an active advocate for the Code, appearing at numerous public events including NCR’s Symposium 24 where he stressed the vital nature of a functioning code as a way of finding a way forward for the industry relationship between insurers and repairers.
Jenkins has steered the COC since it embarked on the task of building a new relevant Code, following the review by Dr Schaper that outlined a hots of issues with the old document.
Since his appointment Manos has told the media that he was looking forward to his new position, and thanked Jenkins for his contributions.
“I wish to extend my sincere appreciation to the previous chair for his outstanding leadership during the code review process. His dedication and strategic vision have been pivotal in steering our committee through the crucial initial stages with great success,” Manos says.
As Manos commences his leadership, he outlined his plans to build upon the strong foundation laid by Jenkins.
“As I step into the role of chair, I am eager to build upon the strong foundation laid, and I am committed to maintaining our progress, ensuring that we continue to evolve and thrive as a highly effective committee,” Manos says.