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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.
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.
Broking Success: Building up – Josh Samrai, ABA Insurance
Josh Samrai, managing director of ABA Insurance, looks to become the go to insurance broker in the construction industry while training up the next generation.
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.
Bravo targets reseeding the industry and adds insurers to digital trader
Bravo Networks is set to add two insurers to its digital trader platform by then end of the month and has highlighted there is a gap in the market to reseed the industry to make “independent regional brokering thrive”.
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.
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.
People Moves: 2 – 6 February 2026
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MGA Aspect becomes Insurance Museum ‘founder donor’
Managing general agent Aspect has signed up as the first Insurance Museum founder donor, committing to an annual donation over the next three years.
Marsh appoints Lisa Quest as UK CEO
Marsh has named Lisa Quest as UK CEO succeeding Chris Lay who as previously announced is retiring from the business this year.
MGA CEO Taylor departs after three months to join First Underwriting
Simon Taylor has joined managing general agent First Underwriting as commercial director, after just three months as Exance CEO.
People Moves: 26 January – 30 January 2026
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