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Industry veteran appointed managing director at Willis Networks

2026-08-17T13:00:00+01:00By George McDade

‘We have a strengthened leadership team in place to support our network members,’ says senior managing director

Former Intact commercial managing director lands new role

2026-08-17T09:26:00+01:00By James Cowen

’I’m looking forward to working with the team to build on the strong foundations in place and deliver meaningful outcomes for our customers and partners,’ says appointee

In Focus: Talent attraction versus job opportunities – Where is the biggest people pinch point?

2026-08-17T07:00:00+01:00By Iris Hakaj

While outreach programmes and work experience initiatives are helping to showcase the breadth of insurance careers available, figures show that hiring rates have fallen. So, what is the biggest issue here – attracting young talent or creating enough opportunities for them once they are interested?

High Five: Catch up on the biggest stories this week

2026-08-14T14:00:00+01:00By Insurance Times

Insurance Times rounds up the top five stories making headlines across the market from 10 to 14 August 2026

The biggest people moves this week

2026-08-14T12:00:00+01:00By Insurance Times

Insurance Times rounds up the most significant appointments, hires and leadership developments from 10 to 14 August 2026

Partners& expands M&A advisory team with double appointment

2026-08-14T10:21:00+01:00By George McDade

‘Both are top notch professionals, highly experienced and genuinely great people,’ says chief client officer

Lockton appoints ex-Howden head as it launches regional real estate offering in Manchester

2026-08-14T06:00:00+01:00By James Cowen

’Manchester is one of the leading destinations for investment and economic growth in the UK, reflecting a broader trend of capital flowing beyond London and the south east,’ says global real estate practice leader at Lockton

Marsh appoints new global chief claims officer

2026-08-13T10:44:00+01:00By Iris Hakaj

‘Claims is a critical part of how Marsh serves our clients,’ says new appointee

Bspoke expands distribution team with two senior hires

2026-08-13T08:34:00+01:00By James Cowen

’We have ambitious plans for our commercial and delegated authority businesses and strengthening our distribution capability is an important part of delivering that growth,’ says group customer acquisition and engagement director

Everywhen appoints principal international consultant

2026-08-13T06:00:00+01:00By James Cowen

’She will play an important role in building our capability, fostering collaboration across the business and helping drive our future success,’ says head

MGA Subscribe appoints new managing director

2026-08-12T10:00:00+01:00By George McDade

‘He combines deep underwriting knowledge with extensive leadership experience and a strong understanding of how specialist MGAs can create value,’ says chief executive

Markel UK adopts ‘fluid’ approach to talent development to avoid ‘pigeonholing’ – Lee Mooney

2026-08-12T06:00:00+01:00By Katie Scott

Managing director confirms that specialist insurer is investing in all areas of talent development – but despite ‘opening the doors at Markel UK’, supply and demand bottleneck still cranks up competitiveness for entry level roles

Acord names new chief executive

2026-08-11T13:00:00+01:00By James Cowen

’We are at a pivotal moment for insurance technology and success will depend on how well data moves,’ says appointee

Augment Risk promotes for new head of growth and broking

2026-08-10T14:00:00+01:00By Harriet Scott

The appointee is ’a testament to the strength of our talent pool and the type of entrepreneurial leaders our model attracts’, says chief executive

Gallagher hires ex-Aon leader to strengthen UK corporate client expertise

2026-08-10T08:05:00+01:00By James Cowen

’He is a highly respected figure in our industry and an outstanding addition to our team,’ says regional managing director of corporate for UK and Ireland retail

High Five: Catch up on the biggest stories this week

2026-08-07T14:00:00+01:00By Insurance Times

Insurance Times rounds up the top five stories making headlines across the market from 3 to 7 August 2026

The biggest people moves this week

2026-08-07T12:00:00+01:00By Insurance Times

Insurance Times rounds up the most significant appointments, hires and leadership developments from 3 to 7 August 2026

Broadway Insurance Partners’ HY results drive restructure to firepower ‘evolution’ and ‘scale’

2026-08-07T09:00:00+01:00By Katie Scott

With year-on-year revenue growth of 91% and GWP improving by 84%, independent broker prepares for next era of growth with trio of promotions to help lead new internal divisions

Lee Mooney: Markel UK preparing for ‘next chapter’ after internal restructure

2026-08-07T07:00:00+01:00By Katie Scott

Managing director supports international growth strategy by reshuffling divisional deck to strip siloes and boosting specialist product count

Soft market cycle driven ‘horrible’ hiring hiatus of young talent – Caroline Wagstaff

2026-08-07T06:00:00+01:00By Katie Scott

Chief executive emphasises that letting ‘short-term thinking override the long-term need for young talent’ would be ‘a catastrophe’ stifling the industry’s pipeline of future business leaders

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