LV='s head of protection Mark Jones has left the insurer.
LV= said it would not replace Jones' role but anticipated making a further hire.
An LV= spokeswoman said: "After four years leading the refresh and development of LV= protection propositions, Mark Jones has decided that his next career phase will be outside of LV=.
"During Mark's time at LV= we have won a number of awards for our products which reflects the contribution that Mark has made. We wish him every success in the future."
She added:"Mark's former role will not be directly replaced but we anticipate making a further senior hire, strengthening the team and reflecting our ongoing commitment to the protection market."
Meanwhile there have been high profile changes at fellow protection insurer Friends Life.