He will succeed Jeremy Duncombe on 14 March.
Legal & General has hired Kevin Roberts (pictured) as director of the Legal & General Mortgage Club from its general insurance division.
He will succeed Jeremy Duncombe on 14 March, with Duncombe going to Accord as director of mortgages.
Roberts has 28 years’ experience in insurance, five of which was at Legal & General.
Steve Griffiths, managing director, UK protection, Legal & General, said: “We’re excited to welcome Kevin as he takes the helm of Legal & General Mortgage Club.
“Kevin will be a valuable addition to the team, bringing with him extensive experience of working with business partners within the insurance sector, which will no doubt widen the expertise of the Club.
“Kevin joins an experienced team that holds great relationships with lenders and brokers alike, and we look forward to working closely with him to evolve and expand our proposition.”
Roberts said: “Joining Legal & General Mortgage Club is a hugely exciting opportunity.
“The team has gone from strength to strength in recent years, and I look forward to working closely with them to provide fresh and innovative ideas and to ensure the Mortgage Club evolves in the new digital age.”