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Howden names Richardson to new CCO role
Howden has appointed Elliot Richardson as chief commercial officer for the group, a newly created role at the broker.
Seventeen Group recruits ex-Gallagher MD and Howden COO
Seventeen Group has appointed Stephen Smith as chief broking officer, overseeing broking and placement strategy across the group, including James Hallam and Touchstone Underwriting.
UK Broker Awards 2026: Full list of winners
Partners& was a triple winner and Everywhen’s outgoing CEO Rob Worrell was named Achievement Award winner at the UK Broker Awards last night.
Laura Walker promoted to group chief operating officer at Markerstudy
Laura Walker has been appointed group chief operating officer at Markerstudy, a newly created role at the business.
Clive Buesnel named Jensten CEO as Organ exits
Jensten Group has appointed Clive Buesnel as CEO, effective 2 November, succeeding Rob Organ.
Insurance Age’s Broker Expo is happening this Thursday
The Broker Expo is now just three days away.
People Moves: 28 September – 2 October 2026
Stay in the loop with the latest insurance personnel moves.
Blanc urges CII to keep pace with AI developments
Amanda Blanc, group CEO of Aviva, has urged the Chartered Insurance Institute to “stay relevant” as she called on the CII to keep its qualifications up with the speed of artificial intelligence developments.
Commercial Express adds Crabb from Covéa for schemes division launch
Commercial Express has launched its schemes division bringing in Nicki Crabb from Covéa as delegated authority schemes director.
MGA builds out in personal lines with Aviva director hire
Steve Morse has joined Euna from Aviva as head of personal lines, following on from a double recruitment from the insurer announced in July to kick off its push into the sector.
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…
Momentum broker launches with ex-Erskine Murray boss backing
CPC Insurance Brokers has launched, with backing from former Erskine Murray owner Tom Bartleet. Founder of the new firm, Paul Huntley, has highlighted the buzz from getting his first client along with the importance of building trust over the long term.
Blog: PIB is living rent free in peoples’ heads
The insurance industry can’t keep a potential PIB sale out of their mouths – and when they’re not talking about it, they’re thinking about it.
Axa considers 60 redundancies after commercial and retail merger
Axa Insurance UK has put 60 employees in its risk, conduct and governance across various sites in the UK at risk of redundancy.
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.