LONDON—Lloyd's of London communications head Peter Fitch is to join Blue Rubicon’s board of directors next year.

Fitch, who begins his Blue Rubicon career in spring 2014, has spent almost four years at Lloyd's, overseeing the insurance market's global communications  

Prior to Lloyd’s, Fitch was head of news at the Department for Work and Pensions. He started his career as a journalist before stints at London mayor Ken Livingstone’s communications team and at Fishburn Hedges. 

“Peter has vast experience he will bring to bear as we grow our strategic communications business," said Blue Rubicon CEO Gordon Tempest-Hay. "Following his accomplished work at Lloyd’s of London and with a record of advising at the top table, he will be a valuable asset for our client base and the wider agency alike.”