There will be five new IFP branch chairmen for 2015, the IFP has revealed.

Change is afoot at the Manchester, Chester and North Wales, South West, Kent and Sussex and London branches.
Steve Martin CFP^CM has stepped down as Manchester branch chairman, handing over the reins to Chris Weetman CFP^CM.
In Chester and North Wales, John Fachiri CFP^CM will hand over to Quentin McCormick CFP^CM whilst in the South West Pete Matthew hands over to Martin Ruskin CFP^CM.
Finally Lance Baron CFP^CM steps down in Kent and Sussex, with Ian Painter taking charge.
At London branch, Claire Menni CFP^CM will be stepping down although co-chairman Abraham Okusanya CFP^CM remains in place, with new co-chair Fariya Hassanali.

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All IFP branch chairmen are appointed initially for a two year term, after which they can seek re-election or stand down.
Already, branches are seeking to work out their programmes for the next year, deciding on their guest speakers and line up for meetings.
IFP communications director Sue Whitbread said a huge amount of hard work goes into organising these events, with all chairmen doing so on a voluntary basis on top of their day to day jobs.
She said: "The IFP is a membership organisation, here to support your needs. You're busy and need to make good use of your time.
"All our chairmen understand this. They make all the decisions about who speaks at the meetings, and on what subjects.
"This means you can be confident the sessions will be relevant to you, and not simply a lot of sales patter.
" In September and October, the branch chairmen need to agree their programme of meetings for 2015.
"So, if there are any subjects or speakers you'd like to see at your local branch next year, now is the time to contact your current branch chairman."