Insurance Times rounds up the most significant appointments, hires and leadership developments from 2 to 6 November 2026
Starting off this week’s news with a bang, PIB Group appointed Aviva’s David Martin as its new chief executive.
Martin joins from Aviva, where he serves as managing director for UK commercial and chief distribution officer, and will take up his new role in early 2027.
Following Matin’s departure, Aviva has reshuffled its UK commercial lines leadership team and split his responsibilities into two roles – UK commercial managing director and chief distribution officer.
Michelle Taylor, currently broker distribution director, will take on the role of chief distribution officer, while UK commercial managing director will be confirmed in due course.
Next, Axa Commercial has appointed Carolyn Rich as its new marketing and broker development director.
Joining from Allianz UK where she remained for 13 years, Rich will lead the development and delivery of Axa Commercial’s marketing and broker engagement strategies.
The explosive moves did not end there, as Sheila Cameron announced that she will be stepping down as chief executive at the Lloyd’s Market Association (LMA) in early 2027 after more than seven years leading the organisation.
Cameron, who has held the role since 2019, will remain in position during the transition period before taking on a new advisory role in the London market.
The LMA has started the process of appointing her successor.
Ardonagh has appointed a new chief financial officer and chief operating officer to steer the next phase of growth and integration at its MGA business, Orvia Underwriting.
Kat Cross has been named chief financial officer and Louise Doyle chief operating officer.
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