Sir Malcolm Williamson to be new Resolution chairman Sir Malcolm, 73, is currently deputy chairman of Resolution and chairman of its subsidiary Friends Life Group. Mr Biggs, 60, said: "Sir Malcolm's experience as a chairman, as well as his understanding of the group's operations, its people and its regulatory and governance framework, will equip him well to lead the Company in the future." Mr Bigg has been chairman of Resolution since 2008. He is also chairman of newly listed Direct Line, the general insurer which owns the Churchhill brand. Resolution shares were flat at 264p in early trading on Monday.