Digital managing general agent Ripe has announced that Alan Thomas will succeed Paul Williams as chief executive officer. Williams is moving to a non-executive role and Thomas joins from Simply Business, where he was CEO. Founder and managing director John Woosey will also move to a NED role.

Thomas said: "Ripe has been on my radar following its impressive trajectory in previous years, and I’ve long admired their unique approach of using data, digital marketing and technology to improve the way customers experience insurance. This is a great time to join Ripe, using the platform to transform the way consumers experience insurance, harnessing data and technology to turbocharge our expansion.”