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Shape MD Hunt to set landmark in 2028 as she is named deputy CII president
Mandy Hunt, managing director of Shape Underwriting, was confirmed as deputy president of Chartered Insurance Institute this afternoon at the CII’s AGM in London.
Broker Expo 2026: Days of Frankenstein’s Monster consolidation over
Broker consolidation is evolving from the ‘Frankenstein’s Monster’ approach of the past to one which is more focused on culture, integration and organic growth.
People Moves: 5 – 9 October 2026
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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.
People Moves: 28 September – 2 October 2026
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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.
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.
People Moves: 21 – 25 September 2026
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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.
MGA consolidator creates UK group structure
Bishop Street Underwriters, owner of Landmark Underwriting and Avid Insurance, has created a new UK group structure to bring its portfolio of UK specialty insurance businesses under a single management framework.
People Moves: 14-18 September 2026
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International insurer names third UK CEO in nine months
Sompo International has announced that Nicolas (Nic) Berg is to take over as CEO of its UK insurance business, effective 1 October, subject to regulatory approval.