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Jensten buys family-owned broker in first deal of post-Bain Capital era
’We’re all really looking forward to working with the team and developing our presence in the north east region,’ says group chief executive
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Sedgwick announces new international chief executive
The appointee will lead strategic efforts across international markets
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IUA appoints new chair as McDonald steps down
’He has been a respected and influential member of the IUA board for the past two years and will be an effective leader for the London company market,’ says chief executive
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Lloyd’s broker hires ex-Price Forbes director as senior broker
‘He brings valuable expertise and extensive international relationships across the management liability sector,’ says chief executive
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Willis strengthens GB facultative team with three senior hires
’These appointments reflect our commitment to investing in exceptional talent and strengthening our facultative capabilities across key markets,’ says head
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Xavier Laurent: Banging the drum for ‘consistency’ at Covéa Insurance following new UK leadership
Although emphasising that status quo will be maintained at the insurer in the short term, incoming chief executive adds that his business development expertise will prove ‘instrumental in supporting Covéa Insurance’s next chapter’
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High Five: Catch up on the biggest stories this week
Insurance Times rounds up the top five stories making headlines across the market from 3 November to 7 November 2025.
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The biggest people moves this week
Insurance Times rounds up the most significant appointments, promotions and leadership changes from 3 to 7 November 2025
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Specialist ancillary provider appoints new commercial director
’We are expecting strong results for 2025 and have a robust growth plan going into 2026 across our key product lines,’ says appointee
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Axa XL hires new head of international property for UK and Lloyd’s
’She is extremely well positioned to lead this dynamic, client-focused team and managing this diverse book of business,’ says head
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Axa XL appoints QBE director as retail CUO
The appointee ’will be a great addition to our UK and Lloyd’s business unit’, says chief underwriting officer
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New Bournemouth-based broker offering commercial and personal lines products launches
’We’re blending traditional service values with modern business practises, to ensure our clients get the protection they need but without the complexity the industry has become renowned for,’ says director
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Biba appoints new chair for Regional Chairs’ Advisory Board
’It’s a real honour to be chair of this important group and part of the main board,’ says appointee
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Ex-Bravo managing director takes up new role at JMG Group
He had been managing director at Bravo Networks from December 2021 until earlier this year
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Markerstudy appoints ex-Howden and DLG leader as capacity and partnerships director
’I know that she will make a positive contribution to our purpose,’ says chief executive
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Westfield Specialty appoints UK-based international president
’We have made significant investments – in terms of new capital, products, executive teams and into new and existing talents – which have helped us to deliver very positive results,’ says global president
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Construction, property and private clients MGA hires new non-executive chairman
’Appointing him as our chairman was the next logical step for us,’ says chief executive
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Gallagher adds new non-executive director to UK board
’The appointment reflects our goal of bringing further independent, external perspectives and expertise to our board,’ says chief executive
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Specialist insurer names new UK chief underwriting officer
’His extensive underwriting knowledge and expertise will be invaluable,’ says group chief underwriting officer
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High Five: Catch up on the biggest stories this week
Insurance Times rounds up the top five stories making headlines across the market from 27 October to 31 October 2025
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