Insurance Times rounds up the top five stories making headlines across the market from 5 to 9 October 2026
This week’s most read article followed the news that Zurich UK has appointed Sam Thomas as chief underwriting officer on a permanent basis after leading the function in an interim capacity.
Thomas – who has been at the firm for almost eight years – will be responsible for underwriting strategy across Zurich UK’s property and casualty business.
Insurance Times readers were also keen to follow the news that Clear Group has acquired London-based specialist broker Commercial Risks (UK) and its MGA Troon Underwriting.
Founded in 2002 and led by James Osman, Commercial Risks specialises in placing complex and specialist risks into Lloyd’s and company markets.
Next, BP Marsh and Partners’ investment in newly formed underwriting agency Dauntless U/W hit the headlines, proving this week’s third most clicked article.
Rob Organ’s succession by Clive Buesnel as Jensten Group chief executive also made waves in the market, after the former stepped down following two years in charge of the group.
Buesnel will succeed him on 2 November 2026. He joins from Insurance Advisory Partners, where he is international managing partner.
Finally, Markerstudy’s appointment of Laura Walker as its new group chief operating officer rounded out this week’s top news stories.
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