ICBC announces permanent appointment of Mark Blucher as president, CEO

The Board of Directors for the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) announced Monday the permanent appointment of Mark Blucher as president and CEO, effective immediately.

Blucher, who has held the position of interim president and CEO since October 2012, is responsible for providing overall leadership and strategic direction to help ensure high-quality service and the best insurance coverage at the lowest possible price to British Columbians, notes a statement from ICBC.

He also works closely with the Board of Directors and management to implement ICBC’s business plan. The focus is on controlling costs and being financially stable, while ensuring that ICBC meets the needs and expectations of our customer, the statement adds.

Before being named interim president and CEO, Blucher’s previous position was senior vice president of insurance at ICBC. He has an extensive background in insurance and financial services, including a number of senior executive positions in New Zealand and Australia.

In addition, the ICBC statement notes, Paul Taylor’s term as board chair has been extended until Jan. 17, 2017.