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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 January 2026
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The biggest people moves this week
Insurance Times rounds up the most significant appointments, departures and leadership changes from 5 to 9 January 2026
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Gallagher announces new Bristol office MD as changes made to regional leadership team
’Making this key leadership appointment from within shows our commitment to career development and the talent we have in Gallagher,’ says leader
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SRG strengthens UK retail presence with acquisition of Hull and Leeds based broker
’SRG’s commitment to people and long-term growth makes it a natural home for our business and our clients,’ says managing director
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QBE announces raft of European operations leadership changes
‘I am delighted to have hired from within for these appointments, which is a testament to the excellent pipeline of talent at QBE,’ says head
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BSI appoints ex-Howden leader as new chief executive of international distribution
’His deep market relationships and strong leadership credentials will be invaluable as we continue to scale our specialty and wholesale distribution in markets outside of the US and recruit top talent to deliver more products to our rapidly increasing producer base,’ says chief executive
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Addept Insurance appoints new head of claims operations
’It is an exciting time to join the team and help to shape the claims operations, ensuring they continue to deliver as we see future product and client growth,’ says appointee
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SRG appoints leader to spearhead specialty growth
’There is a clear opportunity to build a specialty offering that combines entrepreneurial energy with the discipline and reach demanded by international clients,’ says appointee
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HDI Global UK and Ireland chief executive to exit business
’We wish her all the best for the future,’ says board member
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Verisk promotes for new chief executive of general insurance
‘He has always been a champion for our clients and he has demonstrated exceptional leadership,’ says chief executive
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Arch backs internal talent for new London market PI role
‘Her promotion is well deserved and highlights her deep sector and technical expertise,’ says head of professional indemnity
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Allianz UK appoints new commercial director for personal broker arm
’This is an exciting opportunity to work with colleagues and partners to create propositions that drive performance and deliver exceptional service for brokers and customers alike,’ says appointee
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CII pays tribute to local institutes vice president after passing away last week
‘He has been a stalwart of everything that the CII Group stands for,’ says president
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Axa’s retail direct director departs to re-join Aviva
’After four fantastic years at Axa, I’ll be moving on to pastures new for 2026,’ says appointee
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Former Esure chief executive joins Jensten Group after acquisition
’I look forward to working with the Jensten team and continuing my relationship with Bain Capital,’ says appointee
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Axa veteran retires after two and a half decades at insurer
‘His foresight, expertise and experience has touched so many areas of our commercial business and the wider industry and he’ll be greatly missed,’ says chief executive
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Broadway Insurance Partners promotes for new group development director
’Her appointment is thoroughly deserved and I look forward to seeing her continue to make a significant impact across the group,’ says chief executive
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Brown and Brown secures court win against Howden
Judges found a ’substantial likelihood’ of Brown and Brown prevailing on the merits of their claims
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Apollo promotes new construction leader as Cook retires
’His work establishing the class has created a strong platform for future growth,’ says group chief underwriting officer
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