People Moves
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Pool Re’s chief communications officer to receive peerage
’Joining the House of Lords is a huge honour and I’m looking forward to working on issues that matter to me and the country,’ says appointee
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Insurance veteran to retire from HSB after 40-year career
‘I am so grateful for everything the insurance industry has given me,’ says retiree
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Tide continues expansion into UK business insurance with new appointment
‘His experience across insurers, brokers and high-growth startups will be instrumental as we scale Tide Insurance and broaden our protection offering,’ says chief executive
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Howden makes senior appointment as new Space arm established
’His appointment reflects Howden’s commitment to building a world-class space capability,’ says leader
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Intact UK's commercial transformation boss set to leave at end of the year
His departure follows a string of senior leader exits from Intact UK
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QBE appoints new UK casualty portfolio manager
’Her insurance track-record, industry connections and extensive market knowledge means she is a great fit for QBE,’ says director of underwriting
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AIG appoints first head of real estate for commercial property
‘In this newly created role, he will lead the development of our real estate insurance portfolio and go-to-market strategy,’ says head
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Mission to launch ninth UK MGA in 2026
’Mission is in an exciting period of growth with Kovrilo marking our second launch of 2025 and other innovative, exceptional MGAs still to come,’ says chief executive
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Ecclesiastical hires Admiral chief executive as new director of schemes and partnerships
’There is real opportunity to grow our commercial lines business across schemes, MGAs and partnerships and I look forward to working with colleagues and broker partners to deliver the next phase of sustainable, long-term growth,’ says appointee
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Legacy specialist reshapes UK leadership with appointment
‘I’m genuinely excited to step into the role of UK chief executive and build on the fantastic work that Andy has done over the last two years,’ says the new hire
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JMG Group promotes for new chief executive of MGA, wholesale and specialty
’My 10 years with the business has flown by and I’d like to thank all of my brilliant colleagues old and new for all of their support to this point,’ says appointee
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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 1 December to 5 December 2025.
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The biggest people moves this week
Insurance Times rounded up the most significant appointments, restructures and leadership changes from 1 to 5 December 2025.
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Swiss Re promotes new chief people officer after Desquesses departs
’The board of directors and I personally regret yet fully understand and support Desquesses’ decision to step down,’ says chairman
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Aviva set to scrap over 60 roles after closing down By Miles
’The reduction will be phased throughout 2026,’ says spokesperson
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Former Ardonagh leader joins Arrowhead as international chief executive
’I am looking forward to joining the team and leading the international platform in the next stage of growth and talent development,’ says appointee
News Analysis
Graham Stait: Allianz’s motor trade revamp and target to become ‘easiest to do business with’
Allianz’ director for UK markets lays out why the insurer is doubling down on mid-market motor trade, where AI is reshaping underwriting discipline and how broker expectations are driving a major service overhaul
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New venture launched to help brokers grow, acquire and expand
’Access to capital can often be the difference between standing still and moving forward,’ says managing director
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Westfield makes senior hire as it prepares 2026 cyber rollout
‘The cyber market is an area ripe for investment and profitability,’ says divisional director
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Arch Insurance makes three senior hires for motor fleet and trade teams
’Their depth of experience and technical expertise will support our growth aspirations and strengthen our presence in the motor fleet and trade sectors,’ says director of underwriting
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