The ABI has strengthened its leadership with the appointment of
two new Board
members, the OneFamily Group's Jim Islam and
Just Group's Pretty Sagoo. Both have joined with
immediate effect.
The Board provides oversight of major cross-cutting political,
regulatory and consumer issues and leads sector-wide strategic
discussions that shape the ABI's priorities and business
plan.
Jim Islam is Chief Executive Officer
of the OneFamily Group and brings over 26 years of
board-level leadership experience across insurance, investment
management, savings and pensions.
Pretty Sagoo is Interim Chief Executive Officer of Just Group and
has more than 20 years of financial services experience spanning
leadership, innovation and sustainable
growth. Pretty chairs the ABI's Pension Insurance and
Investment Board and joins the ABI Board in that
capacity.
Baroness Kay Swinburne, ABI Chair,
said: Jim and Pretty's
appointments strengthen the ABI Board at a pivotal moment for the
sector. Their strategic, operational and
industry expertise will be invaluable as we continue to
champion a trusted, innovative sector that helps households,
businesses and the wider economy thrive.
Jim Islam, Chief Executive Officer of
the OneFamily Group,
said: I'm delighted to be joining the ABI
Board at such an important time for the insurance and
long-term savings sector, as helping people build financial
resilience is more important than ever. The ABI plays a vital
role in bringing the industry together and I look forward to
supporting its work to deliver positive outcomes for
consumers.
Pretty Sagoo, Interim Chief Executive Officer of Just
Group, said: It is an honour
to be joining the ABI Board and contributing to the important
work of supporting a dynamic, resilient and
forward-looking insurance industry. I look forward to working
with fellow Board members and the wider industry to help shape
the strategic direction of our sector, ensuring we continue to
deliver strong outcomes for customers while supporting businesses
and the wider economy.
ENDS
Notes to editors:
About the ABI
The ABI is the definitive voice of the UK's world-leading
insurance and long-term savings industry, which is the largest
sector in Europe and the third largest in the world.
We represent more than 300 firms within our membership including
most household names and specialist providers, providing peace of
mind to customers across the UK.
Our sector is productive, inclusive and essential to
the UK economy and together, we are driving change to protect and
build a thriving society.
Find out more at abi.org.uk
Biographies
Jim Islam
Jim is the Chief Executive Officer of
the OneFamily Group, one of the leading financial
services mutuals in the UK. A qualified actuary, Jim has led the
development of OneFamily's growth strategy, overseen
its transformation and modernisation, and expanded its presence
in life insurance, investments and savings through the
Beagle Street and OneFamily brands.
Before joining OneFamily, Jim held senior finance and
general management roles at Lloyd's of London and Legal &
General, including Divisional CEO, CFO, COO roles.
Jim is the non-executive chair of the People's Partnership, the
provider of The People's Pension, and is a trustee of the RNLI,
the charity that saves lives at sea. A strong advocate for
Diversity and Inclusion, Jim is an active LGBTQ+ Ally.
Pretty Sagoo
Pretty was appointed Interim Chief Executive Officer at Just
Group in April 2026.
She joined Just Group in 2022 from Athora, the specialist
insurance and reinsurance consolidator, where she was Head of New
Business and Pensions. Prior to this, she held senior roles
including Head of Pricing and Execution for Pension Risk Transfer
at Legal & General, and Head of Insurance and Pensions
Solutions at Deutsche Bank. Pretty holds a PhD in Physics
from Imperial College London.
