Accuro has announced the appointment of Anthony Haycock as chair of the board of directors and Pat Curry as deputy chair.

It follows the retirements of the previous chair Jane Bawden, and deputy chair Bridgit Sissons.

Haycock has been a director of Accuro since 2013 and is a medical practitioner with 40 years health sector experience including 13 years in general practice and 19 years in health management.

He has previously held leadership and governance roles in the health sector. He is currently engaged in health consultancy work and is a medical adviser to ACC.

Curry was elected to the Accuro board in 2013 and is a registered nurse with a strong background in public and private health care as well as with charitable organisations. Curry is currently deputy chair of Nelson Bays Primary Health Organisation. In addition to governance roles, Curry is engaged in a range of voluntary work.

Geoff Annals, Accuro's chief executive, said he was delighted a doctor and nurse had been appointed to the board.

“Accuro was originally established as a co-operative of healthcare professionals taking care of its members. The decision of the Accuro board of directors\s to appoint health professionals as its chair and deputy reaffirms Accuro’s commitment to being the health insurer that supports the health system and understands health.“