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Marsh announces new UK chief executive as veteran to retire from broker

2025-11-19T09:17:00+00:00By James Cowen

’It is very appropriate that someone with such a strong international career will lead our strategically important UK business,’ says president and chief executive

Briefing: Ex-Lloyd’s chief executive still to find a home after AIG split

2025-11-19T08:00:00+00:00By Jon Guy

Former Lloyd’s leader has showcased inconsistency in career prospects after declining Aon and AIG advances – but what is the reasoning behind this and what could be next for Neal?

Markel launches construction and engineering practice with three senior hires

2025-11-18T11:03:00+00:00By James Cowen

’Markel’s new construction and engineering practice will allow us to go beyond our well-established operational risk policies,’ says managing director

Manchester-based broker hires new PI director

2025-11-18T10:00:00+00:00By James Cowen

’She’s a great addition to our PI team, which has gone from strength to strength in recent years,’ says chief executive

Recently launched AI-enhanced MGA appoints head of underwriting

2025-11-17T15:00:00+00:00By Harriet Scott

’His ability to navigate both broker and carrier dynamics makes him uniquely positioned to lead our underwriting strategy,’ says chief executive

Lloyd’s confirms new Council line-up after election

2025-11-17T14:00:00+00:00By Harry McNeil

Lloyd’s said the latest election cycle attracted three candidates for the two available roles

Ex-Lloyd’s boss Neal no longer joining AIG

2025-11-17T09:10:00+00:00By James Cowen

AIG says it ’has reached a mutual agreement’ with Neal ’that he will no longer be joining the company due to personal circumstances’

High Five: Catch up on the biggest stories this week

2025-11-14T15:00:00+00:00

Insurance Times rounds up the top five stories making headlines across the market from 10 November to 14 November 2025

The biggest people moves this week

2025-11-14T13:00:00+00:00By Harry McNeil

Insurance Times rounds up the most significant appointments, promotions and leadership changes from 10 to 14 November 2025

Woodgate and Clark promotes for new managing director as Eveling steps down

2025-11-14T12:00:00+00:00By Harriet Scott

’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

Markel International hires managing director for new London market business

2025-11-14T11:00:00+00:00By James Cowen

’We’ll build a business that continues to deliver profitable growth and lasting relationships,’ says appointee

Industry veteran returns from retirement to pilot drone insurer’s next phase

2025-11-13T12:00:00+00:00By Harry McNeil

‘Drones are no longer a niche technology – they’re transforming industries across the globe,’ says new hire

New London-based multiline underwriting business to launch

2025-11-13T10:00:00+00:00By Harriet Scott

It will launch two core lines of business in early 2026

Zurich UK promotes for new head of compliance

2025-11-12T14:00:00+00:00By Harriet Scott

’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

Gallagher reveals new operating structure and leadership appointments in UK retail arm

2025-11-12T11:30:00+00:00By James Cowen

’We’ve been planning a reordering of our structure for a while,’ says chief executive of UK and Ireland retail broking

Specialist MGA promotes internally for new underwriting and pricing director

2025-11-12T10:00:00+00:00By Harry McNeil

‘His promotion recognises the significant impact he has delivered for our business,’ says managing director

Jensten buys family-owned broker in first deal of post-Bain Capital era

2025-11-11T12:00:00+00:00By Harriet Scott

’We’re all really looking forward to working with the team and developing our presence in the north east region,’ says group chief executive

Sedgwick announces new international chief executive

2025-11-11T11:00:00+00:00By James Cowen

The appointee will lead strategic efforts across international markets

IUA appoints new chair as McDonald steps down

2025-11-10T14:12:00+00:00By Harriet Scott

’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

Lloyd’s broker hires ex-Price Forbes director as senior broker

2025-11-10T11:48:00+00:00By Harry McNeil

‘He brings valuable expertise and extensive international relationships across the management liability sector,’ says chief executive

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