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Aviva makes multiple senior underwriting hires to expand London trading office

2025-05-20T08:12:00+01:00By James Cowen

’Being visible in a highly competitive market and increasing our capability makes us even more responsive to brokers’ needs,’ says branch manager

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Biba 2025: Tokio Marine HCC strives to secure three facilities with brokers in 2025

2025-05-20T07:00:00+01:00By Katie Scott

The insurer’s international head of distribution believes the business needs ‘to whisper a little bit louder’ than it has done in the past to attract greater brand recognition and better promote broker partnership opportunities

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McLarens appoints chief information officer to oversee digital transformation

2025-05-19T14:00:00+01:00By George McDade

‘The company’s commitment to innovation, client service and cultural integrity aligns deeply with my own values,’ says appointee

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HDI Global appoints ex-RSA and Allianz leader to strengthen broker relationships

2025-05-19T12:00:00+01:00By Harry McNeil

’I look forward to contributing to a leading insurer’s expansion in the international arena,’ says appointee

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The biggest people moves this week

2025-05-16T12:24:00+01:00By James Cowen

Insurance Times rounds up the biggest moves and promotions from 12 to 16 May 2025

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Aon appoints new chief strategy officer after one-year anniversary of NFP deal

2025-05-15T08:07:00+01:00By James Cowen

’He is a proven Aon leader with deep experience serving clients across human capital and risk capital,’ says chief executive

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News

Biba 2025: Trade body announces new chair as Evans to step down

2025-05-14T11:01:00+01:00By James Cowen

’We look forward to her leading us forward into the new era of insurance broking,’ says new appointee

Paul Moors

News

Ex-Bollington chief executive joins boutique broker’s board

2025-05-13T10:00:00+01:00By Harry McNeil

’He is a very well-known and incredibly well-respected figure within the insurance industry,’ says chief executive

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News

Ex-Ardonagh and Towergate leader joins MGA Aspect

2025-05-13T09:00:00+01:00By James Cowen

’I look forward to working with the team and bringing my extensive experience in insurance policy wording best practice to bear as the business continues to grow,’ says appointee

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Gallagher appoints new non-executive director

2025-05-12T12:27:00+01:00By Harriet Scott

‘I am very much looking forward to joining Gallagher and working with its executive team to help the business continue to excel,’ says appointee

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Arch hires ex-Hiscox manager as it merges London market and UK PI teams

2025-05-12T09:00:00+01:00By James Cowen

’By creating a more aligned structure, we’re able to provide greater value to our brokers,’ says head

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The biggest people moves this week

2025-05-09T12:00:00+01:00By James Cowen

Insurance Times rounds up the biggest moves and promotions from 6 to 9 May 2025

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News

Aventum-owned MGA hires casualty insurance veteran as new division launched

2025-05-09T08:26:00+01:00By Harry McNeil

‘Expanding our casualty operations is a core part of our strategy this year for sound diversification,’ says global chief executive

castlebridge

News

New commercial broker to launch in UK market

2025-05-09T07:00:00+01:00By James Cowen

’We want to be known as an exceptional and highly innovative broker, delivering exceptional outcomes to clients, partners and our people,’ says managing director

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Specialist insurer announces new CFO and several promotions

2025-05-08T13:00:00+01:00By Harry McNeil

‘These appointments further cement our leading position in the European and UK markets,’ says chief executive

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News

Aventum-owned broker appoints new chief claims officer

2025-05-08T11:35:00+01:00By Harriet Scott

‘Having worked with some of the world’s top underwriting firms, I’m excited to transition into the broking space,’ says new appointee

Aviva office

News

Aviva makes four underwriting hires after opening new trading office

2025-05-08T09:59:00+01:00By James Cowen

’This is a clear statement of our commitment to the local market and quickly establishes us as the go-to partner for our brokers,’ says branch manager

Patrick Tiernan, Lloyd's

News

Ex-Aviva leader appointed new Lloyd’s chief executive

2025-05-08T08:20:00+01:00By James Cowen

’My primary focus will be supporting the commercial success of our market participants, while keeping an iron grip on underwriting discipline and safeguarding the financial strength of the corporation,’ says new appointee

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News Analysis

Mike Bottle: Arch’s UK regional MD on bringing international scale to bear

2025-05-08T06:00:00+01:00By Yiannis Kotoulas

’You’ve got to be committed to the proposition because if you lose sight of what the broker wants, then you very quickly lose momentum,’ says recently promoted leader

Nicola

News

Ex-Howden manager among two senior hires at Manchester-based specialist broker

2025-05-07T10:42:00+01:00By Harriet Scott

’They are very important additions to our team, bringing lots of experience and enhancing our capabilities,’ says chief executive

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