Insurance Times rounds up the most significant appointments, hires and leadership developments from 15 to 19 June 2026
Among the biggest moves this week, commercial insurance broker Konsileo appointed Helen Broadbent as head of insurer strategy.
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Making the move from her role as regional broking manager at Jensten, Broadbent’s new position will see her lead the broker’s £85m insurer placement framework with the intention of strengthening relationships that benefits clients, brokers and insurers alike.
Next, Lloyd’s global (re)insurer MS Amlin announced two new appointments to its executive leadership team.
This included Kirsten Mitchell-Wallace, who will join the firm as its new chief risk officer, while Phil Young takes on the role of chief information officer.
Christiern Dart, chief executive at MS Amlin, said: “Mitchell-Wallace’s outstanding risk credentials and Young’s track record in technology, data and innovation will be invaluable as we continue to strengthen the business and invest in our continued success.”
Then, Brokerbility appointed Michelle South as managing director for appointed representative (AR) network Gauntlet, with the move forming part of a wider leadership restructure designed to support the network’s future growth plans.
Currently serving as Brokerbility’s market management director, South will take up the role on 1 September 2026, succeeding founder Roger Gaunt in the day-to-day leadership of the business.
Continuing the broker news, Aon Commercial Risk, the property and casualty commercial lines insurance division of the global broker, has appointed Andy Desmond as head of construction for the UK.
Effective from 1 July 2026, Desmond will be based in London and report to Aon Commercial Risk UK chief executive Rob Kemp. His role will involve leading the broker’s construction practice and driving growth.
Finally, Global broker Gallagher has made two chief executive appointments to its specialty arm, with Alex Vullo appointed to replace Jonathan Suckling as leader of the marine, fine art and specie business and Mark Hubbard transitioning from interim to permanent chief executive for the property and special risks division.
Vullo will become responsible for a 150-person team based around the globe and in the London market, while Hubbard will take on permanent responsibility for leading the broker’s specialty property and special risks teams in London and Bermuda, having been in place on an interim basis since the start of 2026.
Both appointees will report into Sarah Lyons, chief executive at Gallagher’s specialty division.
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