peter hacker

Peter Hacker has joined broker Cooper Gay as group chief innovation officer.

Hacker was previously head of rival broker Jardine Lloyd Thompson’s communications, technology and media practice and has also served as a managing director of Swiss Re.

He is also co-founder and partner at Distinction Global (‘Red Team Cyber’), a specialised advisory unit of cyber think-tank the Cyber Crime Institute

In his new role at Cooper Gay Hacker will develop risk and advisory solutions for businesses and their boards. He will report to group chief executive Steve Hearn.

Hearn said: “Appointing an individual of Peter’s calibre is a statement of intent and offers a glimpse of the future ambitions for our business.

“He has consistently broken new ground, developing strategies and initiatives which have had a profound business impact and have been recognised across the market as representative of a new standard.”

 

The 2025 Insurance Times Awards took place on the evening of Wednesday 3rd December in the iconic Great Room of London’s Grosvenor House.

Hosted by comedian and actor Tom Allen, 34 Gold, 23 Silver and 22 Bronze awards were handed out across an amazing 34 categories recognising brilliance and innovation right across the breadth of UK general insurance.
Many congratulations to all the worthy winners and as always, huge thanks to our sponsors for their support and our judges for their expertise.