People
CII creates senior leaders advisory board with Markel’s Napoli as chair
The Chartered Insurance Institute has formed a professional communities advisory board featuring Joel Markham from Axa, Allianz’s Eibhlin Swan, PIB’s Alycia Thomson, and Nicola Maguire of the British Insurance Brokers’ Association.
Broking Success: Ian Evans, DPI – from TV to insurance
Ian Evans, director and co-founder of DPI Insurance, tells Emmanuel Kenning about growing the family-owned business to £10m GWP and why, having switched from a career in the television industry to work with his two brothers, he would advise his younger…
People Moves: 15 – 19 June 2026
Stay in the loop with the latest insurance personnel moves.
Yutree taking off into the future with technology focus, says MD Hancock
Yutree managing director Laura Hancock has outlined how the firm is stepping up its focus on technology as she aims for it to be a “credible, well-known, independent business in East Anglia and beyond”.
South named Gauntlet MD as Gaunt steps into executive director role
Brokerbility has appointed Michelle South as managing director of Gauntlet, as former CEO Roger Gaunt moves into the executive director position.
Konsileo continues recruitment drive with Broadbent appointment
Helen Broadbent has joined commercial insurance broker Konsileo as head of insurer strategy.
Axa shares plans to shine a light on domestic violence with broker training
Axa has unveiled its partnership with domestic violence awareness company Alpha Vesta to train brokers on spotting the signs, with the aim to help 100 brokers become ‘trusted contacts’.
Biba’s Williams among seven volunteers honoured by CII
The Chartered Insurance Institute has recognised the outstanding contributions made by seven volunteers in an award ceremony at its annual network conference in St Albans yesterday.
Ex-Allianz leader Cole named Ageas head of broker experience and strategy
Ageas has hired Anna Cole as head of broker experience and strategy to focus on “championing broker insight across the business”.
MS Amlin adds CRO and CIO executive leaders
MS Amlin has appointed Kirsten Mitchell-Wallace as chief risk officer and Phil Young as chief information officer.
People Moves: 8 – 12 June 2026
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Ex-Allianz MD Wright joins Policy Expert
Graham Wright has taken on the chief growth officer role at Policy Expert after less than two years at Allianz UK.
CII ups new gen programme spots to 60
The Chartered Insurance Institute has opened up entries to its New Generation Programme for emerging professionals across the UK, increasing the number of spots to 60.
Clear hires CFO as Money withdraws
Nathan Bavidge has been appointed chief financial officer at Clear Group following Tim Money’s decision to step down at the end of June 2026.
Ex-network MD Derbyshire joins Konsileo
Former network boss Dawn Derbyshire has joined Konsileo as head of commercial strategy.
People Moves: 1 – 5 June 2026
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Blog: Will service fall after insurer staffing cuts or is this business as usual?
As insurers make staffing cuts, Rosie Simms explores if brokers will see service levels drop or if it will be business as usual.
‘Are you 30?!’: Partners& apprentice Abraham Holder
Partners& apprentice Abraham Holder on why he chose a career in insurance, the perception of the industry among young people and how the broking sector can attract the next generation.
HDI Global confirms Hunt as UK and Ireland CEO
Simon Hunt has been confirmed as the permanent CEO of HDI Global UK and Ireland having held the post on an interim basis since February.
Intact’s head of financial crime Sumner set to exit
Intact Insurance UK’s director of counter fraud and financial crime, Adele Sumner, will be leaving on 30 June after 27 years at the provider.
Ex-Markel boss Galjaard joins Acrisure
Neil Galjaard, formerly managing director of Markel UK, has joined Acrisure UK Broking as non-executive director for the managing general agents businesses.
Sam Geddes named CEO of Santam Syndicate 1918
Santam Syndicate 1918, part of Africa’s largest non-life insurer Santam Group, has appointed Sam Geddes as CEO based in London.
Broking Success: Kally Shane, H&H Insurance Brokers – beyond transactional
Kally Shane, head of H&H Insurance Brokers, outlines plans to collaborate more with its sister companies and how education is vital as agricultural firms diversify into multiple avenues.
Numbers down again but nearly three-quarters of brokers recruiting, Aviva survey shows
Nearly three quarters of brokers (72%) are currently recruiting, down from 74% last year and 94% in 2024, according to the latest Broker Barometer survey by Aviva.