’Nurturing our distinctive culture is an essential part of any senior role here and he already has a strong reputation in this area,’ says managing partner
’They bring the underwriting expertise and market experience needed to scale the portfolio further,’ says chief underwriting officer
’She is one of the most respected claims professionals in the market, bringing a wealth of experience, exceptional technical knowledge and an infectious energy that makes her a fantastic addition to our leadership team,’ says chief executive
’His consultative approach, strategic mindset and commitment to excellence align perfectly with our ambitions,’ says leader
‘This expansion of our board reflects the confidence our shareholders continue to place in the network,’ says chief executive
’This is the latest high profile investment by Lockton in a senior client leadership position,’ says partner
’His experience in the legal, investment banking and insurance industries brings a breadth of perspective and leadership that can address clients’ needs innovatively,’ says chief executive
‘Upstream energy remains a highly technical market, as the risks, technologies and capital behind it continue to evolve,’ says managing director
’Fine art and specie is, and continues to be, a valuable part of Axa XL’s UK and Lloyd’s specialty business,’ says CUO
’We are delighted to welcome her to our leadership team and I am looking forward to working with her,’ says chief executive
Insurance Times rounds up the top five stories making headlines across the market from 17 to 21 August 2026
Insurance Times rounds up the most significant appointments, hires and leadership developments from 17 to 21 August 2026
The appointee ’joins us at a critical moment when transportation and logistics businesses are navigating supply chain complexity, regulatory change and evolving operational risks’, says UK industries leader
‘Once again, we are lucky to have been able to call upon our strong internal talent pool to lead a key area,’ says executive director
’Together, these changes strengthen our leadership team and ensure we remain well positioned for the future,’ says chief executive
‘We have a strengthened leadership team in place to support our network members,’ says senior managing director
’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
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?
Insurance Times rounds up the top five stories making headlines across the market from 10 to 14 August 2026
Insurance Times rounds up the most significant appointments, hires and leadership developments from 10 to 14 August 2026