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HDI Global UK and Ireland appoints active underwriter for Lloyd’s Syndicate 2029
’Her proven underwriting leadership, technical expertise and knowledge of HDI make her ideally placed to lead the syndicate as we progress towards launch and long-term growth,’ says chief executive
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Axa XL promotes for new head of PE and business development for UK and Lloyd’s
’With her appointment, we have a real opportunity to support and advance the risk management needs of more private equity clients,’ says chief distribution officer
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Peach appoints former Travelers manager to delegated authority role
‘I’m excited to be joining Peach at such a pivotal point in its growth,’ says new appointee
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Nirvana appoints former Ptarmigan co-founder as cyber lead
‘This exciting expansion is a natural evolution given our mature and established media, technology and cyber portfolio, and makes us even more relevant with our London and international partners,’ says chairman
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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 14 to 18 September 2026
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The biggest people moves this week
Insurance Times rounds up the most significant appointments, hires and leadership developments from 14 to 18 September 2026
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Markel promotes for new head of financial institutions and fintech
’I look forward to working with our underwriting team, brokers and clients to develop the wider financial institutions portfolio,’ says appointee
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Backchat: September 2026
A gruelling cycling challenge, cyber-centric podcast launch, big broker anniversary and some sad news, with condolences to the Parker family. What has the insurance industry been up to of late? You heard it here first…
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Arch Insurance International appoints new chief information officer
’He will play a central role in delivering modernisation of our infrastructure,’ says chief operating officer
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Tesco Insurance moves into new 19,108 sq ft office in Glasgow
’Throughout the planning and design process, colleagues told us what was important to them in a workplace,’ says chief customer officer
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PIB Group chief executive steps down after 11 years
’I will remain close to the business in my new role and I’m looking forward to our next chapter,’ says chief executive
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Ki appoints former Aegis London chief actuary as chief risk officer
‘He will be well placed to lead our risk and regulatory functions into the next phase of Ki’s growth,’ says chief executive
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Markel appoints new head of UK construction
’We needed someone with deep expertise and vision to build and grow what is already a successful proposition,’ says UK director of underwriting
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Verlingue opens Bristol office to strengthen south west presence
’Being based in Bristol allows us to work more closely with businesses across the region,’ says corporate director
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Rising Edge makes three appointments amid growth push
’Having the right people on board is critical to delivering our ambitious plans,’ says chief executive
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Cila appoints youngest ever president
’Experience will always be fundamental to our profession, particularly when dealing with complex losses, but we must create opportunities for younger practitioners and people with different backgrounds and perspectives to contribute and lead,’ says appointee
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Zurich promotes for new UK head of commercial insurance
’I’m excited to take on this role at such an important time for our customers and the market,’ says appointee
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Hood Group appoints new chief executive
’I look forward to working with the team to build on those foundations, develop our capabilities and identify new opportunities for sustainable growth,’ 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 7 to 11 September 2026
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The biggest people moves this week
Insurance Times rounds up the most significant appointments, hires and leadership developments from 7 to 11 September 2026
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