LMA hires operations director

The Lloyd's Market Association (LMA) has hired Tom Payne as
director of market operations, it announced yesterday (16 June).
He takes up the role from 22 June and replaces Rob Gillies, who
retired earlier this year.
The LMA said Payne's immediate area of attention would be
Target Operating Model activity including Placing Platform Limited,
the Central Services Refresh Programme and delegated
authorities.
In addition, he will focus on the continued evolution of market
processes, the provision of