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Markel launches construction and engineering practice with three senior hires
’Markel’s new construction and engineering practice will allow us to go beyond our well-established operational risk policies,’ says managing director
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Manchester-based broker hires new PI director
’She’s a great addition to our PI team, which has gone from strength to strength in recent years,’ says chief executive
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Recently launched AI-enhanced MGA appoints head of underwriting
’His ability to navigate both broker and carrier dynamics makes him uniquely positioned to lead our underwriting strategy,’ says chief executive
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Lloyd’s confirms new Council line-up after election
Lloyd’s said the latest election cycle attracted three candidates for the two available roles
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Ex-Lloyd’s boss Neal no longer joining AIG
AIG says it ’has reached a mutual agreement’ with Neal ’that he will no longer be joining the company due to personal circumstances’
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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 10 November to 14 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 10 to 14 November 2025
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Woodgate and Clark promotes for new managing director as Eveling steps down
’I look forward to working closely with my co-directors along with our talented senior leadership team to build on this strong foundation,’ says appointee
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Markel International hires managing director for new London market business
’We’ll build a business that continues to deliver profitable growth and lasting relationships,’ says appointee
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Industry veteran returns from retirement to pilot drone insurer’s next phase
‘Drones are no longer a niche technology – they’re transforming industries across the globe,’ says new hire
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New London-based multiline underwriting business to launch
It will launch two core lines of business in early 2026
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Zurich UK promotes for new head of compliance
’Compliance is a crucial function for our business and it’s great to join a team that is highly experienced in navigating the UK insurance landscape,’ says appointee
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Gallagher reveals new operating structure and leadership appointments in UK retail arm
’We’ve been planning a reordering of our structure for a while,’ says chief executive of UK and Ireland retail broking
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Specialist MGA promotes internally for new underwriting and pricing director
‘His promotion recognises the significant impact he has delivered for our business,’ says managing director
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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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