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Aon promotes for global chief executive of commercial risk

2026-05-27T06:00:00+01:00By Harriet Scott

’His deep specialty experience and understanding of how to connect risk with the right forms of capital position him exceptionally well to lead commercial risk at a time when clients need greater clarity, flexibility and innovation,’ says chief executive of risk capital

High Five: Catch up on the biggest stories this week

2026-05-22T14:00:00+01:00By Insurance Times

Insurance Times rounds up the top five stories making headlines across the market from 18 to 22 May 2026

The biggest people moves this week

2026-05-22T12:09:00+01:00By Harriet Scott

Insurance Times rounds up the most significant appointments, hires and leadership developments from 18 to 22 May 2026

Applied Systems Europe names new managing director as Needs steps down

2026-05-22T08:21:00+01:00By Harriet Scott

’It has been a remarkable privilege to lead this great business through this period of transformation,’ says chief executive

Aon appoints new Emea co-chief executive with responsibility for UK as leadership changes announced

2026-05-21T11:22:00+01:00By James Cowen

Aon said that Jane Kielty, who was appointed UK chief executive in January 2024, will be supporting with the transition of the leadership responsibilities in the UK, Ireland and South Africa

Markel appoints new head of fine art and specie

2026-05-21T10:23:00+01:00By George McDade

‘Rising asset values, a surge in high profile thefts and more frequent natural catastrophes are creating new risks while intensifying existing exposures,’ says director

Gallagher appoints ex-BMS leader as COO for specialty division

2026-05-21T08:18:00+01:00By James Cowen

’He is the ideal individual to take the helm of our specialty operations,’ says chief executive

Biba appoints new head of public affairs

2026-05-21T06:00:00+01:00By Iris Hakaj

’I’m delighted to be joining Biba and look forward to advancing the organisation’s key points,’ says new head of public affairs

Hood Group names new head of pet

2026-05-20T12:00:00+01:00By Harriet Scott

’He brings a strong combination of commercial expertise, partnership experience and deep sector knowledge, making him ideally placed to lead the growth plans in our pet business,’ says chief commercial director

Kingfisher promotes for new managing director

2026-05-20T06:00:00+01:00By James Cowen

’After developing the commercial insurance proposition at Kingfisher, I’m delighted to have taken up the managing director role,’ says appointee

Marsh Risk appoints new UK chief claims officer

2026-05-19T11:26:00+01:00By Iris Hakaj

’The prompt and equitable resolution of claims is the standard by which the insurance industry is rightly judged,’ says appointee

Aviva promotes for new commercial lines chief underwriting officer

2026-05-18T11:00:00+01:00By James Cowen

’Since joining Aviva last year, she has made a significant impact, recognised for her sharp insights, collaboration and results,’ says UK&I chief executive

High Five: Catch up on the biggest stories this week

2026-05-15T14:11:00+01:00By Insurance Times

Insurance Times rounds up the top five stories making headlines across the market from 11 to 15 May 2026

The biggest people moves this week

2026-05-15T12:00:00+01:00By Insurance Times

Insurance Times rounds up the most significant appointments, hires and leadership developments from 11 to 15 May 2026

Axa XL launches new arm to scale prevention services

2026-05-15T10:28:00+01:00By James Cowen

’Our clients are looking for more than risk transfer, they want partners who can help them anticipate, prevent and mitigate risk,’ says CUO

Ardonagh-owned broker appoints ex-Howden leader as joint managing director for A&H

2026-05-15T08:29:00+01:00By James Cowen

’He is highly regarded across the market and his specialisms are a natural fit for the direction we are taking the division,’ says head

Ageas UK to make job cuts after review of organisational structure

2026-05-14T06:15:00+01:00By James Cowen

’We are reducing duplication, reinvesting in digital and data and building the skills and capabilities needed to meet evolving customer needs while keeping prices fair,’ says spokesperson

Biba 2026: Burnham pulls out of Biba Conference as PM’s future hangs in the balance

2026-05-13T08:00:00+01:00By James Cowen

Burnham was seen in London just ahead of the conference getting underway

Broking platform appoints new group head of M&A

2026-05-12T10:00:00+01:00By James Cowen

’I’m delighted to be joining AIH to lead its M&A programme as it builds a group centred around high quality, independent commercial lines brokers,’ says appointee

Biba 2026: Jensten Group ‘growing and extending propositions at rapid pace’ after restructure

2026-05-12T07:00:00+01:00By James Cowen

’We’ve got bold ambitions,’ says chief executive

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