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Howden opens commercial office in Wrexham
Howden has officially opened its first commercial office in Wrexham.
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
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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
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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
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WTW hits the back of the net with WSL team up
WTW has become the official insurance partner of the Barclays Women’s Super League and WSL2 in a multi-year deal.
MGA eyes mid-market expansion with FI launch
Specialist underwriting agency Verve Risk Services has launched a new financial institutions team as it continues to expand "its underwriting driven, mid-market specialist business".
Chris Withers steps into head of schemes role at Macbeth
Macbeth has recruited ex-Ecclesiastical leader Chris Withers for the newly created head of schemes and market placement role, to support the next phase of the firm’s long-term growth strategy.
Coalition ups UK cyber limits to £20m
Specialist insurer Coalition is now offering up to £20m in cyber limits to large businesses in the UK following its expanded relationship with Allianz Commercial.
Podcast: Reid and Clegg present Double Indemnity – episode 14, John O’Roarke and Phil Bunker
Former LV and Churchill managers John O’Roarke and Phil Bunker join Stuart Reid and Toby Clegg for the latest episode of the Double Indemnity podcast series.
Momentum AR outlines challenges of launching his first business
A new Momentum Broker Solutions’ appointed representative has outlined the challenges he has faced setting up his own business for the first time and why he made the leap.
People Moves: 24 – 28 August 2026
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Lockton brings in ex-Aviva and Gallagher leader Piper
Louise Piper has joined Lockton as a placement director in its major accounts business, working across large and complex clients.