Insurance Times rounds up the top five stories making headlines across the market from 15 to 19 June 2026

This week’s most read story followed the news that MS Amlin has made two new appointments to its executive leadership team.

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Kirsten Mitchell-Wallace will join the firm as its new chief risk officer, while Phil Young takes on the role of chief information officer.

Next, readers avidly followed the news that commercial insurance broker Konsileo has appointed Helen Broadbent as head of insurer strategy.  

The third most popular story this week proved to be Aon Commercial Risk’s appointment of Andy Desmond as head of construction for the UK.

The new appointee joins from Marsh UK and Ireland, where he was construction industry practice leader for over six years.

In a big showing for people moves stories, this week’s fourth most read article followed Gallagher’s double-chief executive appointments within its specialty arm.

Alex Vullo has been appointed chief executive of the firm’s marine, fine art and specie business, while Mark Hubbard will lead its property and special risks division. 

Finally, Insurance Times readers were keen to follow the news that specialist broker Bluedrop Services has expanded its insurance portfolio with the launch of a new short term taxi insurance product.