"I look forward to applying my experience to help providers, distributors, and advisers leverage the full potential of the digital age. "
- Rachel Edwards, Managing Director, UK at iPipeline
Prior to this appointment, Rachel Edwards served as Global Managing Director for Life, Health & Travel at Verisk. In the past, she’s also worked as Managing Director, Australasia at Healix following multiple promotions from Business Development Manager (BDM), Project Implementation Nurse at Imperial College London, and Medical Support Manager at Healix Risk Rating.
In her new role, Rachel will guide iPipeline’s UK business strategy and product roadmap, as well as oversee a seven-person leadership team in the UK. This appointment is effective from the 14th April 2025.
Rachel replaces Ian Teague, who has served as Managing Director since 2013.
"I’m thrilled to join a true insurtech pioneer, and one that has transformed and streamlined protection insurance and annuity operations. iPipeline has been moving the needle in technology and automation since before the term 'digital transformation' was even coined," she said.
Pat O’Donnell, CEO at iPipeline, added: "We couldn’t be more delighted to welcome Rachel to our leadership team. She has continually demonstrated her ability to scale businesses and deliver consistent top-line growth in highly competitive markets.
"She is an authentic leader, boasting an impressive track record of driving global business growth across the insurtech, data analytics, and software-as-a-service sectors."
Commenting on Ian’s tenure, he said, "I’m incredibly proud of all that we have achieved with Ian’s valuable leadership and support. iPipeline wouldn’t be the company it is today without Ian’s zealous commitment to changing the game for providers and distributors. His impact is woven into the very fabric of our various insurtech and wealthtech advances over the past decade, leaving a lasting legacy of innovation and progress."
