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Laker named loss adjuster CEO as it realigns into four business areas
Loss adjusting and claims management business QuestGates has announced the promotion of long standing director Greg Laker to the role of group CEO as part of a ‘realignment’ of its senior leadership team.
Cullum and McCaffrey on Minority Broker Partnerships’ aim to hit £100m GWP by end of 2026
Launched without much fanfare, Minority Broker Partnerships reunites Peter Cullum and James McCaffrey into the intermediary investment space. However, as the pair tell Jonathan Swift the market has changed since their last attempt - with younger brokers…
Clear snaps up Gauntlet to bolster Brokerbility network
Clear Group has acquired Gauntlet Appointed Representative Network and Gauntlet Retail Brokers to expand its existing Brokerbility offering.
Ex-Clear boss Lickens joins Konsileo as chair
After retiring from Clear Group at the close of 2025, Howard Lickens has taken up the post of chair at Konsileo.
Ecclesiastical takes Levens from Allianz
Ecclesiastical Insurance has named Andy Levens as northern regional underwriting manager joining from Allianz and succeeding Andy Pearce.
People Moves: 19 – 23 January 2026
Follow the latest personnel moves in insurance.
CII insurance virtual work experience programme tops 2,300 participants
Over 2,300 students have engaged with an insurance virtual work experience programme since it was launched in October 2023, the Chartered Insurance Institute has revealed.
Hedron to support brokers on ‘talent crunch’
Hedron Network has launched Hedron People, a support framework to help independent brokers attract new talent, develop existing teams, and retain key staff.
Lloyd’s recruits Bichard from PwC as CFO
Lloyd’s has named Jim Bichard as chief financial officer to start in the role this April succeeding Alexandra Cliff who will be leaving to pursue other opportunities.
People Moves: 12-16 January 2026
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Pikl adds to exec with CCO appointment
Pikl has added to its board with the appointment of Jemma Clarke as chief commercial officer.
US cyber specialist promotes UK boss to chief commercial officer
Cowbell has promoted Simon Hughes to chief commercial officer stepping up from being senior vice president of global distribution and general manager of the UK.
MGA founder replaces outgoing PIB underwriting and distribution CEO Burgess
PIB Group is promoting Chris Jackson to become CEO of its underwriting and distribution business.
Axa UK recruits Dunn from Zurich to replace retiring commercial CUO Ovenden
Axa UK Commercial has recruited Zurich’s Caroline Dunn as chief underwriting officer to replace the retiring incumbent, David Ovenden.
Gallagher names Belfast and Bristol office bosses
Gallagher has appointed Michael McLaverty as head of its Belfast office and expanded Mark Holmes’s role to included being managing director of the Bristol office.
People Moves: 5 – 9 January 2026
Keep up to date with the latest personnel moves in insurance.
UK & Ireland CEO Stephanie Ogden leaves HDI for Munich Re
Stephanie Ogden, CEO of HDI Global UK & Ireland, will leave on 31 January ahead of joining Munich Re on 1 March.
Axa Commercial CEO Walker to head retail arm on interim basis after Zweibrucker exit
Axa has confirmed that its UK commercial CEO, Jon Walker, has also taken interim control of its retail business while it finds a replacement for the former incumbent, Alain Zweibrucker.
Ex-Towergate leader and former Esure CEO join Jensten board
Former Esure CEO David McMillan has joined Jensten Group as non-executive chair, teaming up again with Bain Capital.
Aon’s Andersen to replace Zaffino as AIG CEO
AIG has announced that group chairman and CEO Peter Zaffino intends to retire and transition to executive chair by mid-year.
MGA Uris Group seals first acquisition post-Ardonagh split
Specialist personal lines MGA Uris Group has acquired Lutine Assurance Services from Ardonagh Group as it looks to diversify its offering for brokers.