Former Wallabies captain Phil Kearns will become chief executive of insurance broker InterRISK Australia next month, replacing current boss Dennis Guy as the company combs out growth opportunities including acquisitions.

Mr Kearns, formerly chief executive of Centric Wealth before it was sold to Findex last year for $130 million, will take on his new role on 20th of April.

He left Centric Wealth nine months ago following its sale and his been cycling around Ireland and spending time with family before signing up to the current role.

InterRISK is 77 per cent owned by listed broking group Austbrokers and wrote more than $100 million in gross written premium last year. The company services corporate clients and counts companies such as Soul Pattinson and Brickworks among its clients.

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"The plan is to grow the company. It's a profitable business and Dennis has got to the stage where he thinks it's time to step back and let someone else with energy and fresh vision to become CEO," Mr Kearns told Fairfax Media.

"Growth by acquisitions is certainly on the cards," he said.

Mr Guy will take on the role of executive chairman at InterRISK following the appointment of Mr Kearns.

Prior to his business career, Mr Kearns played 67 tests for the Wallabies from 1989 to 1999. He captained the team ten times, and also led the push to professionalism in rugby.

Mr Kearns is also known for his philanthropic activities, creating The Balmoral Burn back in 2000 in support of The Humpty Dumpty Foundation.

He previously held senior positions in South African investment bank Investec.

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