HARROGATE-based friendly society Engage Mutual has appointed Peter Burrows as finance director.

Mr Burrows joins the society from Aviva, where he held a number of executive management roles in the UK and abroad.

Most recently he was financial reporting director for Aviva’s European region.

The chartered accountant from Thirsk, who has also become a board member at Engage, said: “We are defining an ambitious strategy for Engage Mutual that will see the group reinvigorate its mutual business model and deliver outstanding service and value to our customers.

“I look forward to playing my part in an exciting future.”

The mutual has recently acquired a second health cash plan business and part of Ecclesiastical Life Limited’s long- term insurance business.