’This is a very important appointment for Aviva,’ says chief executive
’We want to raise standards and improve access to insurance. And we want to enable firms to grow and innovate, including by simplifying our rules,’ says director of competition and interim director of insurance at the regulator
’London leads the world when it comes to globally traded risks, there is no greater concentration of insurance expertise in any city,’ says Lady Mayor
The insurer’s digital referral process aims to facilitate ‘proactive’ conversations with brokers, rather than reactive ones
’His experience gives him a unique perspective that will be invaluable as we continue to strengthen and evolve our SME proposition,’ says managing director
Insurance Times rounds up the most significant appointments, hires and leadership developments from 16 to 20 February 2026
A surge of deals has triggered a new consolidation cycle that is redefining scale, competition and capability across the UK general insurance market. But questions remain around integration risk, broker dynamics and whether bigger will truly mean better.
‘The global economic landscape is unlikely to stabilise any time soon, so freight forwarders must be prepared for their customers to default,’ says managing director
Insurer chief executive looks to level up firm’s strategic plans after a year in post, while committing to deliver ‘world class service’ to broker partners
’We’re like a chameleon, or a leopard that can change its spots – we can be different things to different markets and that’s what gives our business flexibility,’ chief executive tells Insurance Times
Allianz’ director for UK markets lays out why the insurer is doubling down on mid-market motor trade, where AI is reshaping underwriting discipline and how broker expectations are driving a major service overhaul
Although emphasising that status quo will be maintained at the insurer in the short term, incoming chief executive adds that his business development expertise will prove ‘instrumental in supporting Covéa Insurance’s next chapter’