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Lloyd’s chief actuary Stewart joins Aviva as personal lines CUO

2026-07-29T09:28:00+01:00By Yiannis Kotoulas

‘Stewart’s deep technical expertise, proven leadership and extensive industry experience will be a real asset to Aviva,’ says UK personal lines chief executive

Simon Hunt: HDI UK and Ireland is ‘central’ to overarching group strategy success

2026-07-29T07:00:00+01:00By Katie Scott

Newly minted chief executive describes the global insurer’s UK and Ireland arm as a ‘core hub’ that will be intrinsic to the overall success of the business’ international four-year strategy

Pen Underwriting expands construction and casualty team with four hires

2026-07-27T12:05:00+01:00By Iris Hakaj

‘Every specialist underwriting business with ambitious growth plans needs to keep investing in people,’ says managing director

Winslow officially starts new role as chief executive at CFC

2026-07-27T09:33:00+01:00By James Cowen

’I’m looking forward to getting to know colleagues across the company and building on the strong foundations already in place,’ says chief executive

The biggest people moves this week

2026-07-24T13:00:00+01:00By Insurance Times

Insurance Times rounds up the most significant appointments, hires and leadership developments from 20 to 24 July 2026

Medical insurance trade body expands executive committee

2026-07-24T12:32:00+01:00By James Cowen

’The health and wellbeing sector continues to evolve rapidly, creating both opportunities and challenges for advisers, insurers and customers alike,’ says appointee

Acrisure UK appoints ex-Marsh risk partner to lead new division

2026-07-24T08:22:00+01:00By James Cowen

’This is a rare opportunity to build something from the ground up,’ says appointee

Ageas UK’s Ant Middle explains thought process behind insurer’s job cuts following M&A

2026-07-24T07:00:00+01:00By James Cowen

’We need to make sure we’re efficient as a business and we need to make sure we’re organising ourselves for the future to make sure we are the successful business we intend to be,’ says chief executive

Atrium appoints new head of specialty reinsurance

2026-07-22T14:00:00+01:00By James Cowen

’His reputation reflects his deep expertise in complex reinsurance structures and a proven ability to deliver solutions to clients and brokers,’ says chief executive

Lloyd’s says ex-chief executive Neal failed to disclose ‘close relationship’ with colleague

2026-07-22T11:07:00+01:00By James Cowen

Former insurance marketplace top boss John Neal has been found to have breached compliance rules

FOS names new chief executive and chief ombudsman

2026-07-21T08:00:00+01:00By Harriet Scott

’I am pleased that they will continue to build on this work as they lead the service on a permanent basis,’ says interim chair

Ecclesiastical announces new leadership appointments in UKGI business

2026-07-20T10:00:00+01:00By James Cowen

’These appointments demonstrate the strength of talent we have within Ecclesiastical,’ says managing director

High Five: Catch up on the biggest stories this week

2026-07-17T14:00:00+01:00By Insurance Times

Insurance Times rounds up the top five stories making headlines across the market from 13 to 17 July 2026

The biggest people moves this week

2026-07-17T12:00:00+01:00By Insurance Times

Insurance Times rounds up the most significant appointments, hires and leadership developments from 13 to 17 July 2026

QBE appoints new head of outward reinsurance for international division

2026-07-17T10:00:00+01:00By James Cowen

’His deep experience and expertise will be a tremendous asset to our team,’ says CUO

HSB hires ex-Munich Re lead as new director of strategy and value propositions

2026-07-17T09:27:00+01:00By George McDade

‘Her experience will help us strengthen our position as a trusted specialist partner, ensuring we continue to anticipate customer needs and deliver commercially successful solutions,’ says chief executive

Specialist MGA hires ex-Markel leader as new chief data and actuarial officer

2026-07-17T08:21:00+01:00By James Cowen

’This appointment is about much more than adding another senior leader. It reflects where we believe the future of insurance is heading,’ says managing director

Hiscox celebrates 125th anniversary

2026-07-16T14:00:00+01:00By James Cowen

’The risk landscape is changing faster than ever, but so are we,’ says chief executive

Rokstone makes senior appointments to agricultural and SME businesses

2026-07-16T13:00:00+01:00By George McDade

‘For our broker partners, this is very much a story of continuity alongside continued investment,’ says managing director

Aon promotes for new global head of political and war risk

2026-07-16T12:00:00+01:00By Pippa Davison

’He brings deep market expertise, a strong understanding of client needs and a proven ability to lead across diverse markets,’ says co-chief executive

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