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Coversure adds sixth new office of 2026 with Watford opening
Coversure Insurance Services has strengthened its presence in Hertfordshire with the launch of a new Watford operation.
Founder steps down from BP Marsh board
Brian Marsh, founder and non-executive chairman of BP Marsh & Partners, has stepped down from the board becoming life president as the firm also revealed two appointments.
Interview: Gallagher’s Karen Greenhalgh
Karen Greenhalgh, head of broking and placement for the commercial division at Gallagher in the UK, details her route into insurance, being one of the very first recruits when the US giant entered the retail market, and following her recent promotion her…
US to feel the brunt of Acrisure's 11% workforce cull
Acrisure has stated that most its upcoming job cuts will be in the US.
People Moves: 18 – 22 May 2026
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Jo Sykes: Markel out to disrupt cyber market with new launch
Markel is set to launch its cyber product in September, and Jo Sykes, divisional director for commercial lines, has outlined the insurer will continue to add to its digital offering suite.
Kielty to help ‘transition’ as new UK leader announced by Aon
Jane Kielty will be supporting the transition of leadership responsibilities at Aon as the broker revamps its management structure, bringing in Tracy-Lee Kus to oversee the UK, Ireland, South Africa and the Middle East from 1 June.
CEO Needs leaves Applied Europe a year after Epic pullout
Tom Needs is set to leave his Applied Systems Europe CEO role less than a year after the software house announced it would be pulling its Epic offering from the UK.
Ex-Aon/PIB leader named Kingfisher managing director
Kingfisher Insurance has promoted Gareth Butler to become its new managing director.
Axa’s Jon Walker on consistency for brokers in new role
Having been made CEO of newly created Axa Insurance UK in March, Jon Walker sets out his approach to the role and what the provider is doing for brokers.
Biba to strengthen stakeholder engagement with head of public affairs hiring
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has appointed Amy Cox as head of public affairs who has committed the trade body will remain a “a constructive friend and trusted voice for government”.
Ageas CEO Middle promises open dialogue and transparency over restructure programme
Ageas UK CEO Ant Middle has committed to transparency and clarity as he acknowledged the insurer’s restructure affects people’s lives with it seeking to almost halve its workforce by 2029.
Partners& launches in Manchester
Partners& is launching in Manchester describing the investment in the city as a ‘statement of intent’.
People Moves: 11 – 15 May 2026
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Biba 2026: Time for brokers to lead – FCA’s Sturley
Lisa Sturley, head of insurance supervision at the Financial Conduct Authority, has outlined the regulator’s aim of working collaboratively with the insurance industry to deliver “better outcomes”.
Start-up consolidator hires Brown to lead M&A in £200m push
Ascend Insurance Holdings has hired former Premium Credit and Cullum Capital Ventures leader Roger Brown as group head of mergers and acquisitions.
Zurich crowns King head of the North
Andy King has taken on the role of head of regional market for the North at Zurich as it targets adding 15 underwriters across the country this quarter, Insurance Age can reveal.
Markerstudy rolls out business division with £200m GWP target
Markerstudy Group has created Markerstudy Business, a commercial insurance division within its distribution arm led by newly appointed CEO Ross Barrington.
Four main board switches at Biba
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has made a series of changes to its main board as the incumbents’ tenures come to an end.
People Moves: 5 – 8 May 2026
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JMG scores hat-trick of deals in first M&A move of 2026
JMG Group has expanded its Midlands presence with Jukes Insurance Brokers, RP Lovatt and Nene Valley Insurance Practice as it struck its first deals of 2026, having been the most prolific buyer over the past two years.
Aviva reveals 15 new hires in regional specialty push
Aviva has hired 15 people in its regional specialty segment as it commits to increasing market visibility through deeper, face-to-face engagement with brokers across the regions.
SSP gears up for purchasing drive after restructure
SSP’s Martyn Mathews has been tasked with spending money on M&A, as the software provider has restructured with Mathews leading its UK and Ireland business.
Covéa promotes Long to COO
Covéa Insurance has promoted Stephen Long to chief operating officer in the latest of a series of personnel changes at the insurer.