Insurance Ireland has confirmed that Kevin Thompson has stepped down as chief executive of the industry lobby group.
In a statement, the group said Mr Thompson had tendered his resignation to 'take up a senior role in the industry'.
There are reports this morning that he's to head up insurer RSA's Irish unit.
RSA has confirmed that its current CEO, Ken Norgrove, has been appointed Chief Executive of RSA's Scandinavian business, Codan/Trygg-Hansa.
It didn't say who would be replacing him as the head of the group's Irish business.
Insurance Ireland said Mr Thompson would remain in his role until a departure date is confirmed.
The Board is to start the search for his successor imminently.
