People
Building better brokerages – leadership, talent and technology
Broker Expo 2026 Countdown: Building a successful brokerage today requires far more than organic growth. From attracting talent and embracing new technology to developing culture and productivity, Rachel Gordon delves into this topic ahead of an Expo panel session next week.
Ex-Hiscox boss Bronek Masojada poised to take on Lord Mayor of London role year early
Bronek Masojada is set to take on the Lord Mayor of London role a year ahead of schedule.
Ageas’ Claire Green on why listening, innovation and partnership matter more than ever
As director of distribution at Ageas, Claire Green works closely with brokers across the UK, giving her a front-row seat to the opportunities, challenges and evolving trends shaping the industry. Ahead of Broker Expo 2026, she shares what she’s most…
People Moves: 21 – 25 September 2026
Keep up to date with the latest personnel moves in insurance.
Admiral to slash 500 jobs as part of £100m savings
Admiral has confirmed it will be cutting around 5% of its workforce in a bid to save £100m.
Howden opens commercial office in Wrexham
Howden has officially opened its first commercial office in Wrexham.
JMG adds two to leadership team
JMG has appointed Phil O’Toole as chief financial officer and Lisa Tucker as general counsel, both based in the group’s London office.
MGA recruits former Aqueous PI head in regional push
Folgate Underwriting Agency has appointed Terry Shaw as chief underwriting officer of regional professional indemnity.
Beyond the balance sheet – what makes a great brokerage today?
Broker Expo 2026 Countdown: Financial performance remains critical, but today’s most successful brokerages are increasingly defined by far more than turnover alone. Saxon East investigates this topic ahead of a panel session at the event.
MGA consolidator creates UK group structure
Bishop Street Underwriters, owner of Landmark Underwriting and Avid Insurance, has created a new UK group structure to bring its portfolio of UK specialty insurance businesses under a single management framework.
People Moves: 14-18 September 2026
Follow the latest personnel moves in insurance.
International insurer names third UK CEO in nine months
Sompo International has announced that Nicolas (Nic) Berg is to take over as CEO of its UK insurance business, effective 1 October, subject to regulatory approval.
Ex-Lloyd’s and RSA boss Jon Hancock to retire from AIG
Jon Hancock will retire from being CEO of general insurance at AIG at the end of the year, the insurer has confirmed.
Broker opens ninth UK office with Bristol branch
Top 100 broker Verlingue has opened in Bristol, its ninth UK office location.
PIB starts CEO hunt as McManus moves to chairman role
PIB Group CEO Brendan McManus is stepping down after 11 years in the role to be chairman of the board, as a cohort of the broker’s bosses lead the firm on a day-to-day basis.
Top 100 Broker brings in CEO from Post Office Insurance
Hood Group has recruited Paul Paddock as CEO, succeeding Simon Hood, who stepped down from the role last year.
Zurich UK names new commercial lead as Streidl takes global role
Zurich has named Anita Gabat as head of commercial business in the UK, stepping up from her current role as head of property.
FCA opens GI consultation to reduce reporting burden
The Financial Conduct Authority has opened a consultation on minor changes to reduce the reporting burden on general insurance firms.
People Moves: 7 – 11 September 2026
Stay in the loop with the latest insurance personnel moves.
Aviva promotes Thomson to Scotland and NI lead
Aviva has appointed Amanda Thomson as branch manager for Scotland and Northern Ireland.
People Moves: 1 – 4 September 2026
Keep up to date with the latest personnel moves in insurance.