Insurance Times rounds up the top five stories making headlines across the market from 27 April to 1 May 2026
This week’s most read story followed the news that Allianz will make major changes to its commercial leadership following the departure of chief distribution officer and chairman of Allianz Engineering Inspection Services, Nick Hobbs.
Allianz will make a number of new appointments as Hobbs – who has been with the firm for 25 years – completes his transition period.
More unmissable news came as Marsh announced a major new deal with Formula 1, with the firm becoming the motorsport’s official risk partner and official insurance brokering partner.
FCA approval for the launch of a new broking platform, Ascend Insurance Holdings (AIH), proved this week’s third most popular story.
The proposition is supported by capital backing of up to £200m from European mid-market private equity firm Inflexion.
Covéa Insurance hit the headlines after making two new personal lines leadership appointments. Jamie McCann takes up the role of head of personal lines, while Jade Midgley has been promoted to head of trading for personal lines.
Finally, readers followed the news that Jensten Group has appointed Geo Underwriting boss Jaime Swindle as its new chief executive for product and distribution.
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