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Top 100 UK Broker Source names Thomas as MD
Cardiff-headquartered Source Insurance has appointed Simon Thomas as managing director to “shape the next phase of growth”.
Simply Business names ex-Go Compare MD Sanga as UK CCO
Simply Business has added a new UK chief commercial officer, and a managing director of its MGA, to its senior leadership team.
People Moves: 12 – 16 October 2026
Keep up to date with the latest personnel moves in insurance.
Sompo CUO set to take up Clearwater CEO role
Henry MacHale has been appointed CEO of Clearwater Underwriting and is expected to take up role in the second quarter of 2027.
Arch recruits Donald from Axa for Glasgow branch manager role
Arch Insurance’s UK regional division has appointed Karen Donald as branch manager of its Glasgow operations, effective immediately.
Scottish broker switches to AR model as it hits 50 years
Antony Murray has told Insurance Age why the Scottish broker E G Murray moved to being an appointed representative and what its plans are moving forward.
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.
Aviva appoints Slabbert as new Lloyd’s/GCS boss
Aviva has appointed Johan Slabbert as managing director of its Global Corporate & Specialty business and CEO of Aviva Syndicates.
Attis CEO insists it has not reached ‘end goal’ as it sets 2027 target
Top 100 insurance broker Attis has outlined plans to hit more than £20m in revenue in 2027, having revealed it is on track to exceed £16m by year-end.
People Moves: 5 – 9 October 2026
Follow the latest personnel moves in insurance.
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.
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.
Konsileo completes latest fund raise
Top 100 broker Konsileo has completed a £5m equity investment to support its continued growth.
Jensten’s Martin Swann reflects on one day, eight specialist teams and real opportunities
Jensten will bring together eight of its businesses and specialist divisions on stand 54 at Broker Expo 2026. Ahead of the event, Martin Swann, managing director – specialty and London Markets, shares what brokers can expect from the Jensten teams and…
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.
Some of the most useful conversations start with the simple question: “Can you help me with this?”
Even the most established insurance broker, with strong insurer relationships and well-developed placement strategies, will occasionally come across a risk or business challenge that doesn’t quite fit the usual route. Blink Insurance Solutions divisional…
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…