Insurance Times rounds up the top five stories making headlines across the market from 27 April to 1 May 2026
Insurance Times rounds up the most significant appointments, hires and leadership developments from 27 April to 1 May 2026
‘Their experience across member engagement and learning will be instrumental as we develop our offering for our members and the wider profession,’ says chief executive
’It’s a privilege to work alongside such talented colleagues across the globe,’ says appointee
Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham will take to the stage during the opening session of this year’s Biba Conference
’Our broker relationships are essential to what we do, so his role in enhancing broker engagement, expanding partnerships and ensuring alignment between underwriting appetite and market demand is invaluable,’ says director of commercial
’It is an exciting time for the personal lines team and Covéa more broadly, as the business continues to build on the trust it has with brokers,’ says insurer
’I’m hugely proud of what we have been able to achieve together over the years,’ says Hobbs
’The promotion is richly deserved and reflects the outstanding leadership, ownership and consistency she has demonstrated,’ says global chief operating officer
The ’challenge’ for the cyber market is turning complex data ‘into something brokers and clients can put to use’ and this newly created role is about ‘closing that gap’, says managing director of proactive and global cyber security services
’The COO role will help us align our priorities, unlock potential across our business and deliver even greater value for our customers,’ says chief executive
‘His experience and recognised expertise in the S&E markets will enhance our position as we work to deliver one cohesive proposition for our partners,’ says head
’We want to influence and lead the debate on the future of civil justice, encouraging a collaborative approach wherever possible and promoting best practice,’ says chief executive
‘Having seen first hand the impact of the programme, I’m passionate about the role it plays in supporting school leaders and opening up opportunities for young people,’ says new appointee
’She will make a significant difference and help us to really establish ourselves as a mature competitor in the market,’ says group chief executive
Insurance Times rounds up the top five stories making headlines across the market from 20 to 24 April 2026
Insurance Times rounds up the most significant appointments, hires and leadership developments from 20 to 24 April 2026
’Her appointment is an important step in strengthening our capabilities,’ says chief executive
Chief executive says he is ‘thrilled’ to welcome the new members
The appointee’s ’impressive experience in handling international fine art and specie portfolios’ will be ’critical to ensure we continue providing exceptional standards to our brokers and clients’, says director of marine