IAG on Friday announced that Phillip Gibson will become Chief Executive of IAG New Zealand, effective 2 March 2026, subject to regulatory approvals, succeeding Amanda Whiting, who has led the New Zealand business since 2021.
Gibson will move from Accenture, where he was Senior Executive Advisor. He brings more than 30 years of experience in insurance, advisory, and technology leadership across Canada and the USA, with previous senior executive positions at Aviva Canada, Allstate, and Travelers.
His background includes seven years at Aviva Canada in leadership roles spanning data science, personal, and commercial insurance. As Executive Vice President and Managing Director of Personal Insurance and Data Science, he led a turnaround in Aviva Canada’s personal insurance business, IAG said.
Commenting on the appointment, IAG Managing Director and CEO Nick Hawkins said, “Phil will bring deep global insurance and technology leadership expertise to IAG as well as a track record in successfully executing on business strategy to deliver to customers and brokers.”
To ensure a smooth transition, Whiting will remain in her role until Gibson starts, before returning to IAG in Australia to a group role.
Speaking on her impact in the country, Hawkins said, “Amanda has guided our New Zealand business through significant challenges, including natural disasters, while strengthening our pricing expertise, risk management, and retail presence.
“As Amanda prepares to return to Australia into a Group role at IAG, I want to thank her for her outstanding and ongoing contribution to IAG.”
