Insurance Times rounds up the most significant appointments, hires and leadership developments from 23 to 27 February 2026
Among the biggest moves this week was Phil Bayles being confirmed as Everywhen’s general insurance broking chief executive.
Bayles previously served as chief commercial officer at the business. However, Richard Tuplin, who was the previous general insurance broking chief executive, left in December 2025.
Bayles named chief executive of general insurance broking at Everywhen
This week also saw Aviva appoint Chris Cochrane as its new group chief information officer.
Cochrane, who currently services as group chief information technology officer at M&G, will take on the role in the summer of 2026, subject to regulatory approval.
Aviva appoints new group CIO as veteran retires
Meanwhile, Hiscox UK appointed Anish Jadav as its new chief underwriting officer.
In his new role, Jadav will shape the underwriting strategy of the UK retail business and lead a team of specialist UK-based underwriters.
Hiscox UK appoints new chief underwriting officer
Then, Aviva restructured its global corporate and specialty (GCS) leadership team as it announced that Matt Washington will exit the business.
Washington served as managing director of GCS at the insurer. He was also chief executive at Probitas, which Aviva acquired in July 2024.
Aviva restructures GCS leadership team as Probitas chief executive exits business
Finally, Intact Insurance appointed Vicky Walker as its vice president of property and casualty claims.
In her new role, Walker will report to UK and Ireland chief operating officer Karl Helgesen.
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