Tawana Tannock, well known as the former chairwoman of the Bermuda Human Rights Commission, has been appointed managing director of Skuld Mutual Protection and Indemnity Association (Bermuda) Ltd, effective immediately.

The Skuld group is a protection and indemnity club, which provides marine insurance products.

In her new role, Ms Tannock is responsible for the management of Skuld Mutual Protection and Indemnity Association (Bermuda) Ltd and the Skuld Bermuda group of companies.

Ms Tannock joined Skuld Mutual Protection and Indemnity Association as corporate legal counsel in 2017 and was responsible for the management of the compliance, legal and regulatory functions of Skuld Bermuda.

Well known for her service in the community, particularly with the Bermuda HRC, Ms Tannock is a barrister who holds numerous insurance industry designations, is an experienced company director and corporate secretary and has a passion not only for the growth of Bermuda’s insurance industry but for working towards diversity and inclusion in international business.