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Augment Risk promotes for new head of growth and broking
The appointee is ’a testament to the strength of our talent pool and the type of entrepreneurial leaders our model attracts’, says chief executive
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Gallagher hires ex-Aon leader to strengthen UK corporate client expertise
’He is a highly respected figure in our industry and an outstanding addition to our team,’ says regional managing director of corporate for UK and Ireland retail
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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 3 to 7 August 2026
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The biggest people moves this week
Insurance Times rounds up the most significant appointments, hires and leadership developments from 3 to 7 August 2026
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Broadway Insurance Partners’ HY results drive restructure to firepower ‘evolution’ and ‘scale’
With year-on-year revenue growth of 91% and GWP improving by 84%, independent broker prepares for next era of growth with trio of promotions to help lead new internal divisions
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Lee Mooney: Markel UK preparing for ‘next chapter’ after internal restructure
Managing director supports international growth strategy by reshuffling divisional deck to strip siloes and boosting specialist product count
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Soft market cycle driven ‘horrible’ hiring hiatus of young talent – Caroline Wagstaff
Chief executive emphasises that letting ‘short-term thinking override the long-term need for young talent’ would be ‘a catastrophe’ stifling the industry’s pipeline of future business leaders
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Angelica Solutions strengthens collaborator network with new appointment
‘Having people of her calibre within our collaborator network means we can continue to assemble the right mix of expertise,’ says founder and director
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Employees affected as Travelers streamlines UK and Ireland operations
’This has affected a small number of employees and we are working with them to explore other opportunities within Travelers Europe,’ says spokesperson
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Markel appoints new managing director for London specialty division
’Her experience leading international portfolios and driving innovation will be hugely valuable,’ says managing director
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Ex-Aviva broker distribution director joins Intact following regional restructure
’His depth of market knowledge and extensive experience across distribution and technology will help accelerate our ambition to become the best commercial lines insurer in the UK,’ says commercial lines managing director
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BMS Group to relocate London headquarters
’Being in the heart of the city, steps from the insurance market, is exactly where a firm like ours should be,’ says UK chief executive
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Verlingue hires insurance veteran as part of London market push
’The business has strong momentum and I look forward to supporting its continued growth and further strengthening its offering for partner brokers,’ says appointee
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The biggest people moves this week
Insurance Times rounds up the most significant appointments, hires and leadership developments from 27 to 31 July 2026
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Ex-Gallagher leader joins Partners& as managing partner for SME and schemes
’My aim in this new role is to create an environment that attracts and retains motivated and talented individuals, creating an environment for them to thrive,’ says appointee
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New property MGA set to launch this autumn
’As we expand our footprint beyond the UK, we are looking to partner with talented underwriters across Europe, a region with significant opportunities for the MGA market,’ says chief executive
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Bspoke announces new senior commercial hire as part of restructure
‘He is the right person to lead the next phase of our commercial and delegated authority strategy,’ says chief executive
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Lloyd’s chief actuary Stewart joins Aviva as personal lines CUO
‘Stewart’s deep technical expertise, proven leadership and extensive industry experience will be a real asset to Aviva,’ says UK personal lines chief executive
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Simon Hunt: HDI UK and Ireland is ‘central’ to overarching group strategy success
Newly minted chief executive describes the global insurer’s UK and Ireland arm as a ‘core hub’ that will be intrinsic to the overall success of the business’ international four-year strategy
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Pen Underwriting expands construction and casualty team with four hires
‘Every specialist underwriting business with ambitious growth plans needs to keep investing in people,’ says managing director
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