Mr Ryan joins FBD from Ulster Bank Group where he held the role of managing director of branch banking, with responsibility for over 1,300 employees and 110 bank branches. Prior to this, he held the role of sales director for eircom.

Mr Ryan will join FBD on 9 May and will have responsibility for FBD's 33 branches throughout Ireland, as well as its consumer and financial solutions businesses. He will report directly to group CEO Fiona Muldoon.

Commenting on the appointment Ms Muldoon said:

“We are delighted to have Jim's sales leadership as part of our new FBD team. I believe he will make a great contribution to FBD Insurance bringing, as he does, a depth of experience in managing branches around the country as well as excellent commercial financial services experience. We welcome him on board.”