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BSI appoints ex-Howden leader as new chief executive of international distribution

2026-01-09T07:00:00+00:00

’His deep market relationships and strong leadership credentials will be invaluable as we continue to scale our specialty and wholesale distribution in markets outside of the US and recruit top talent to deliver more products to our rapidly increasing producer base,’ says chief executive

Addept Insurance appoints new head of claims operations

2026-01-08T14:00:00+00:00By Harriet Scott

’It is an exciting time to join the team and help to shape the claims operations, ensuring they continue to deliver as we see future product and client growth,’ says appointee

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SRG appoints leader to spearhead specialty growth

2026-01-08T12:00:00+00:00By Yiannis Kotoulas

’There is a clear opportunity to build a specialty offering that combines entrepreneurial energy with the discipline and reach demanded by international clients,’ says appointee

HDI Global UK and Ireland chief executive to exit business

2026-01-08T09:02:00+00:00By James Cowen

’We wish her all the best for the future,’ says board member

Verisk promotes for new chief executive of general insurance

2026-01-07T14:00:00+00:00By George McDade

‘He has always been a champion for our clients and he has demonstrated exceptional leadership,’ says chief executive

Arch backs internal talent for new London market PI role

2026-01-07T12:00:00+00:00By Harry McNeil

‘Her promotion is well deserved and highlights her deep sector and technical expertise,’ says head of professional indemnity

Allianz UK appoints new commercial director for personal broker arm

2026-01-07T10:00:00+00:00By James Cowen

’This is an exciting opportunity to work with colleagues and partners to create propositions that drive performance and deliver exceptional service for brokers and customers alike,’ says appointee

Zaffino to retire as AIG chief executive by mid-2026

2026-01-06T13:10:00+00:00By James Cowen

He will be succeeded by an Aon veteran

CII pays tribute to local institutes vice president after passing away last week

2026-01-06T13:00:00+00:00By Harry McNeil

‘He has been a stalwart of everything that the CII Group stands for,’ says president

Axa’s retail direct director departs to re-join Aviva

2026-01-06T11:04:00+00:00By James Cowen

’After four fantastic years at Axa, I’ll be moving on to pastures new for 2026,’ says appointee

Former Esure chief executive joins Jensten Group after acquisition

2026-01-06T10:19:00+00:00By James Cowen

’I look forward to working with the Jensten team and continuing my relationship with Bain Capital,’ says appointee

Axa veteran retires after two and a half decades at insurer

2026-01-05T12:04:00+00:00By George McDade

‘His foresight, expertise and experience has touched so many areas of our commercial business and the wider industry and he’ll be greatly missed,’ says chief executive

Broadway Insurance Partners promotes for new group development director

2026-01-05T11:37:00+00:00By Harriet Scott

’Her appointment is thoroughly deserved and I look forward to seeing her continue to make a significant impact across the group,’ says chief executive

Brown and Brown secures court win against Howden

2026-01-05T09:10:00+00:00By Harry McNeil

Judges found a ’substantial likelihood’ of Brown and Brown prevailing on the merits of their claims

Apollo promotes new construction leader as Cook retires

2026-01-02T13:00:00+00:00By Harriet Scott

’His work establishing the class has created a strong platform for future growth,’ says group chief underwriting officer

Gallagher announces specialist tax team appointment

2026-01-02T12:21:00+00:00By James Cowen

’To ensure we can proactively support any client with specialist tax insurance solutions, we will continue to invest in highly experienced, deeply respected practitioners,’ says UK chief executive of private equity and transactional risks

New CII president takes over from Stacey

2026-01-02T07:00:00+00:00By Harriet Scott

’It is an honour to be appointed president of the CII, having held membership with this body for nearing 50 years,’ says incoming president

Insurance Times Review of the Year – Q4 2025

2025-12-30T07:00:00+00:00By Insurance Times

Insurance Times looks back at the most read stories from the fourth quarter of 2025, with brokers jailed, companies entering administration and brokers reorganising

Insurance Times Review of the Year – Q3 2025

2025-12-29T07:00:00+00:00By insurance times

Insurance Times looks back at the most read stories from the third quarter of 2025, as motor market machinations and M&A dominated the headlines

Insurance Times Review of the Year – Q2 2025

2025-12-28T07:00:00+00:00By Insurance Times

Insurance Times looks at highlights from Q2 2025 in its review of the year, focusing on appointments, job cuts and people moves

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