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Hiscox recruits Jadav from Axa XL as UK CUO
Anish Jadav has been appointed UK chief underwriting officer at Hiscox, succeeding Ben Horton.
Caravan Guard pays tribute to founder Peter Wilby who has passed away aged 78
With deep sadness the Wilby family has announced the passing of Caravan Guard founder and chairman, Peter Wilby, aged 78.
Bayles confirmed as CEO of GI broking at Everywhen
Phil Bayles’ switch from chief commercial officer at Everywhen to CEO of general insurance broking has been confirmed, after he took on the post in December subject to regulatory approval when Richard Tuplin left.
People Moves: 16 – 20 February 2026
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Mabb moves to advisory role as Webb named RMD of Romero
Regional managing director of Romero, Simon Mabb, will switch to an advisory role at Gallagher being succeeded by ex-Marsh leader Jonathan Webb.
Neil Jenkinson to leave Biba after 10 years
Neil Jenkinson is set to leave his role of regional manager for the North, Scotland and Northern Ireland at the British Insurance Brokers’ Association at the end of February.
BMS boosts new A&H team with five hires
BMS Group has created an accident and health division, adding five people to the team including managing director James Early.
Gledhill: Lucida looking for growth with ‘last piece of the jigsaw’ George
Lucida Group is poised for growth, having secured new capacity, embraced data and bolstered its bench strength with a series of senior hires, according to its CEO Matthew Gledhill.
England cricket captain Ben Stokes to close Biba conference
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has revealed cricketer Ben Stokes, captain of the England men’s Test team, will be closing its annual conference, as Kay Burley is set to host the two-day event along with Davina McCall also taking to the stage.
Aviva takes Myles from Gallagher as branch manager in expanded South East role
Aviva has swooped for Kerry Myles from Gallagher as branch manager for the South East, starting in the role on 16 March.
Hiscox launches technology graduate programme
Hiscox has launched a technology graduate programme to attract and develop the next generation of tech talent.
People Moves: 9 – 13 February 2026
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Top 100 UK broker TL Dallas appoints new group CEO
Tim Mortimer has been promoted to group CEO at TL Dallas as the broker’s fourth-generation family member Polly Staveley moves into an executive chair position.
Covéa UK appoints Domart as CEO five months after naming Laurent in role
Philippe Domart has been appointed CEO of Covéa Insurance UK to take up the role on 1 April, in an abrupt about turn at the insurer.
Markel-backed niche MGA launches apprenticeship scheme
Purbeck Insurance Services has launched a new apprenticeship scheme coinciding with National Apprenticeship Week.
SRG hires ex-Marsh head to lead Australian market entry
Specialist Risk Group has announced its latest geographical diversification with the launch of an Australian business.
Cyber risk analytics firm names new CEO
CyberCube has promoted Chris Methven to CEO succeeding Pascal Millaire who has taken on the role of senior advisor.
Lucida and Right Choice founder Mike Joseph to retire
Lucida Group founder and chief underwriting officer Mike Joseph will retire at the end of March, the business has confirmed.
Former Allianz PL boss George joins top 100 broker
Lucida Group has appointed former Allianz personal lines broker boss Nicola George as group chief underwriting officer.
People Moves: 2 – 6 February 2026
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Top 100 broker to go on recruitment drive after securing challenger bank loan
Top 100 insurance broker M&DH is looking to grow its headcount to a 100 after securing an investment loan from Allica Bank.