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Covéa Insurance appoints new chief operating officer
’His depth of experience and understanding of Covéa make him ideally placed to continue leading in this role,’ says chief executive
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DWF hires Kingsley Napley partner to boost professional indemnity bench
Global legal and business services provider strengthens London team with high-profile disputes specialist
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Biba appoints new regional manager for the north
’She knows the region well and is on the front foot, having great relationships there already,’ says head of commercial
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Verlingue appoints new sales director for risk management
’It feels like an excellent time to be joining Verlingue,’ says appointee
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Credit and political risk broker hires ex-WTW head as chief operating officer
’She combines deep market knowledge with a natural instinct for connecting strategy to delivery, with excellent results,’ says group chief executive
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Leeds-based MGA appoints two in support of expansion plans
‘As our client base continues to grow throughout the UK, EU and international markets, it’s essential that we continue to invest in our people,’ says chief executive
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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 April to 1 May 2026
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The biggest people moves this week
Insurance Times rounds up the most significant appointments, hires and leadership developments from 27 April to 1 May 2026
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CII appoints two new executive directors
‘Their experience across member engagement and learning will be instrumental as we develop our offering for our members and the wider profession,’ says chief executive
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DWF appoints managing partner for insurance services division
’It’s a privilege to work alongside such talented colleagues across the globe,’ says appointee
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Graeme Trudgill: Potential ‘future PM’ and the FCA – why to attend first session of 26 Biba Conference
Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham will take to the stage during the opening session of this year’s Biba Conference
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Peach appoints ex-Applied head as new distribution manager
’Our broker relationships are essential to what we do, so his role in enhancing broker engagement, expanding partnerships and ensuring alignment between underwriting appetite and market demand is invaluable,’ says director of commercial
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Covéa makes two personal lines leadership appointments
’It is an exciting time for the personal lines team and Covéa more broadly, as the business continues to build on the trust it has with brokers,’ says insurer
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Allianz announces major commercial leadership changes as Hobbs steps down
’I’m hugely proud of what we have been able to achieve together over the years,’ says Hobbs
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MGA Rokstone promotes for new head of operations
’The promotion is richly deserved and reflects the outstanding leadership, ownership and consistency she has demonstrated,’ says global chief operating officer
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CFC hires new head of cyber exposure and proactive risk
The ’challenge’ for the cyber market is turning complex data ‘into something brokers and clients can put to use’ and this newly created role is about ‘closing that gap’, says managing director of proactive and global cyber security services
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Zurich UK appoints new chief operating officer
’The COO role will help us align our priorities, unlock potential across our business and deliver even greater value for our customers,’ says chief executive
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Lloyd’s insurer Apollo appoints head for new S&E offering
‘His experience and recognised expertise in the S&E markets will enhance our position as we work to deliver one cohesive proposition for our partners,’ says head
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Acso launches new trade body to champion £5.5bn claimant industry
’We want to influence and lead the debate on the future of civil justice, encouraging a collaborative approach wherever possible and promoting best practice,’ says chief executive
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Liiba executive director joins not for profit’s advisory panel
‘Having seen first hand the impact of the programme, I’m passionate about the role it plays in supporting school leaders and opening up opportunities for young people,’ says new appointee
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