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Paul Meehan reflects on ‘formidable competitor’ Chris Giles
One of the major competitors of Chris Giles during the late nineties and early noughties period of consolidator competition has paid his respects after the former broking boss passed away aged 62.
People Moves: 2 – 6 November 2026
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SSP buys distribution provider IS2 as first step in acquisition push
SSP is focused on growing organically and bringing in the “best in breed” technology firms, managing director for UK and Ireland Martyn Mathews told Insurance Age as it bought commercial lines policy administration and product distribution technology…
Crawford to exit Gallagher after a decade
Charles Crawford will retire from Gallagher at the end of 2027, handing over the chief operating officer for the UK and Ireland role to James Whittingham in April, the broker has confirmed.
Ardonagh confirms Acrisure reunion as Cross joins McIlquham in MGA push
The Ardonagh Group has announced that Kat Cross and Louise Doyle have been appointed to the Orvia Underwriting’s leadership team.
Sheila Cameron to step down as LMA CEO in 2027
Sheila Cameron will step down from being CEO of the Lloyd’s Market Association next year, having led the organisation since 2019.
Ex-La Playa boss Boon’s co-founded broker shifts to DA model
Broker Aguila, built to support high-growth technology, science and creative businesses, has moved to the directly authorised model.
HNW specialist broker joins Coversure Network
London-based personal and commercial lines broker AF Insurance has joined the Coversure Network.
Q&A: Movo Partnership group CEO Lea Cheesbrough
Movo Partnership group CEO Lea Cheesbrough discusses the evolving network sector; how it has diversified from its AR roots to work with directly authorised brokers and start-ups; and why in the present market it is key to be a “critical friend and don’t…
Axa names Rich from Allianz as Stewart’s successor
Axa Commercial has recruited Carolyn Rich from Allianz as marketing and broker development director following the retirement of Alasdair Stewart in July.
Aviva splits role as Martin exits for PIB and Taylor steps up
Aviva has confirmed it is splitting the UK commercial managing director and chief distribution officer roles as David Martin leaves for PIB.
PIB takes Martin from Aviva as CEO
PIB Group has swooped to take David Martin from Aviva as its new group CEO, joining the broker in ‘early 2027’.
Experts join forces to assess benefits of young driver safety ratings
A collaboration of leading researchers, road safety organisations and insurance specialists have come together to explore how to reduce crashes involving young drivers.
People Moves: 26-30 October 2026
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MGA Arkel promotes Matthew Birney to MD
Specialist multi-line managing general agent Arkel has promoted Matthew Birney to managing director with immediate effect.
Broking Success: Tim Forshaw, Tower Insurance Brokers
Fresh from its first deal and with a goal of more than doubling to £100m GWP, Tim Forshaw, CEO and founder of Tower Insurance Brokers, outlines why the business is targeting niche mutuals and the benefits of bringing global broker knowledge to local…
Young brokers call for better knowledge retention when senior staff retire
A group of young brokers have called on the insurance profession to take a more deliberate approach to retaining and transferring the knowledge held by its most experienced people.
Geo rebranded Orvia UK as part of global Ardonagh MGA push under CEO McIlquham
Ardonagh Group has announced plans to bring its global managing general agent businesses together under the brand Orvia Underwrtiting with former Acrisure UK boss Mark McIlquham taking up the reins as CEO.
FCA alerts of MGA capacity backer clone
The Financial Conduct Authority has issued a warning of a clone posing as Accelerant Insurance UK.
People Moves: 19 – 23 October 2026
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Acrisure recruits ex-Cobra boss Tedstone as UK Retail CEO
Acrisure has appointed former Cobra Network leader Andy Tedstone as CEO of UK Retail, to take up the role after the departure of Mark Mcilquham this summer.