The Federal Government has appointed Ian Carson as part-time Chairman of the Australian Reinsurance Pool Corporation, and Karen Payne as part-time board member.

Mr Carson, a business advisory expert and entrepreneur, will begin his three-year term on July 1. He replaces Joan Fitzpatrick, whose term expires this month.

He is a partner and Chairman of professional advisory firm PPB advisory.

Ms Payne will start her three-year term on October 5. She is CEO and an executive member of the Board of Taxation.