Aviva announces sales and marketing changes

by Richard Kilner

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Aviva has announced that John Kitson, UK general insurance sales & marketing director, is to leave the firm in March 2010.

Kitson joined the firm 14 years ago, when it was known as Norwich Union, as head of brand and marketing.

Kitson has stated he has enjoyed his time with Aviva, but that life moves on and that he intends to spend his time fishing and enjoying the opportunity to watch Norwich City FC away games.

Igal Mayer, chief executive of UK general insurance, has thanked Kitson for his contribution to the firm and wished him all the best for the future.

No successor has yet been named, but Aviva has indicated a replacement will be announced in due course.

Corporate sales director Janice Deakin will keep that post until March 2010 when she will take on a new role with the firm.