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The biggest people moves this week
Insurance Times rounds up the most significant appointments, hires and leadership developments from 12 to 16 October 2026
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Specialist MGA incubator appoints new chief digital officer
‘The playing field is changing quickly and I look forward to seeing where we can take the business,’ says new appointee
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Arch appoints ex-Axa manager as new branch manager for Glasgow operation
’With extensive experience, local market knowledge and a clear focus on delivering for customers, she is ideally placed to help us drive growth,’ says regional manager
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Aquiline-backed MGA appoints new chief executive
’His understanding of the specialty insurance market, commercial perspective and experience of businesses at different stages of growth and evolution make him a natural fit,’ says chief underwriting officer
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Gallagher announces senior hire for UK and Ireland retail division
’His appointment enhances our ability to provide the specialist expertise and insight our clients need,’ says regional managing director of corporate
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Flood Re appoints new chair
’I look forward to working with the board, leadership team, insurers, government and partners to help deliver Flood Re’s mission,’ says appointee
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FOS names new independent assessor
‘Together with her team, she will give an impartial view of the level of service we provide,’ says chair
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Howden appoints new chief commercial officer
’The scale of opportunity through a combined commercial strategy is huge. I am honoured to be asked to take on this role and in having the support across the group to do so,’ says appointee
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Uinsure appoints ex-Markerstudy leader as new chief trading officer
’Uinsure has scaled significantly over the last few years and the opportunity for our insurer partners has naturally grown with it,’ says appointee
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Oak Global launches portfolio underwriting unit at Lloyd’s
‘Oak Partnerships is an exciting expansion of Oak Global’s offering to the market,’ says founder and chief executive
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Aviva appoints ex-Chaucer UK chief executive as managing director for GCS
’I’m looking forward to working with colleagues, brokers and clients to help shape the next chapter of its success,’ says appointee
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FCA confirms permanent FOS chair
’His extensive experience across financial services, regulation and public service organisations will be invaluable,’ says chair
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Ageas and Esure add two non-executive directors to boards
’Their insight and independent challenge will be invaluable in helping the board oversee the next phase of integration,’ says chair
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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 5 to 9 October 2026
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The biggest people moves this week
Insurance Times rounds up the most significant appointments, hires and leadership developments from 5 to 9 October 2026
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New wholesale broker focusing on property and casualty launches
’We have the right proposition, the experience and the commitment to providing the service the market needs now,’ says team leader
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Seventeen appoints ex-Howden and Gallagher leaders to executive team
’To be able to attract such talent to our group is strong validation of our business, our culture and the exciting future ahead,’ says chief executive
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Jensten Group names new chief executive as Organ steps down
’I am delighted to welcome him, one of the most respected and successful leaders in our market who brings a unique understanding of brokers, insurance carriers, M&A and technology,’ says chair
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Markerstudy promotes for new chief operating officer
’Having worked intensively on our integration and change strategy over the past two years, I embrace this opportunity,’ says appointee
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Broker appoints ex-Verlingue executive as co-founder and managing director
’He’s leaving the security of an established national broker to help build an independent business from an early stage and that says a great deal about his belief in what we can create together,’ says founder
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