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AIG adds Clifford after Neal U-turn
American International Group has appointed Adam Clifford as CEO of international commercial insurance as he rejoins the insurer in the latest leadership development since the recruitment of John Neal was called off.
New roles for Tonge and Grazier as Bspoke reshapes management structure
Bspoke Group has named Nick Grazier as group sales and marketing director and Wayne Tonge as group commercial managing director.
People Moves: 8 – 12 December 2025
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Howden hires from Gallagher to target $600m space insurance market
Howden has established a new dedicated space insurance capability led by industry veteran Clive Strickland.
HSB launches hunt for new engineering MD as Dyson retires
Terry Dyson, the managing director of HSB’s engineering insurance business in the UK and Ireland, has decided to retire at the end of March 2026 after an insurance career spanning 40 years.
Ex-Simply Business boss joins Admiral-backed SME challenger insurance provider
Tide has appointed former Simply Business boss and ex-network leader Dan McNally as senior vice president and CEO of Tide Insurance Services.
JMG appoints two leaders in widened structure after recent PE investment
JMG Group has created two new leadership roles, naming Jake Fox CEO of underwriting and speciality, and Neil Forrest CEO of retail.
Partners& hires managing partner to wellbeing division
Partners& has hired Tom Klinkenberg from Lockton as managing partner of wellbeing, health and protection.
Ex-broker/MP Tracey, CII and university team up on insurance talent pilot
Former MP Craig Tracey will lead a project for the Chartered Insurance Institute as it joins forces with Birmingham City University Business School to launch a 12-month pilot programme designed to strengthen the talent pipeline into the insurance…
Hockey named Ecclesiastical director of schemes and partnerships as Withers leaves
Ecclesiastical has hired David Hockey as director of schemes and partnerships, as Chris Withers steps down.
People Moves: 1 – 5 December 2025
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Commercial transformation boss Flynn to leave Intact UK
Intact UK’s commercial lines chief transformation director Rob Flynn is set to become the latest senior figure to leave the business in the wake of integration with NIG, Insurance Age has learned.
First Central confirms job cut plans
Insurer First Central has confirmed proposed plans to cut staff numbers by around 160, with most taking effect in late January 2026.
BP Marsh founder steps down as Topping takes on CEO role
Serial insurance investor Brian Marsh who founded BP Marsh & Partners has stepped down from his executive role as Dan Topping becomes CEO with immediate effect.
Donaldson steps down at Prima as Axa sale completes
Ex-BGL CEO Matthew Donaldson is exiting his roles of chairman of Milan-based Prima Group and non-executive director of Prima UK, following Axa taking a 51% stake in the motor insurance specialist.
People Moves: 24 – 28 November 2025
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US broking giant Alliant makes UK debut with consolidator investment
Ex-Kentro [formerly Nexus Underwriting] founder and CEO Colin Thompson has launched joint venture Sodalis Capital with Alliant and BP Marsh backing.
Gary Duggan to lead Hood Group as CEO steps down
Hood Group CEO Simon Hood has stepped down, with Gary Duggan taking over as interim executive chairman, Insurance Age can reveal.
Nicol returns to Marsh to lead in Scotland
Kevin Nicol has been appointed managing director for corporate and commercial in Scotland at Marsh, returning to the broker and succeeding Jon Webb.
Former Jensten Wholesale MD Taylor joins MGA Exance
Simon Taylor has joined managing general agent Exance as CEO.
Neal to be paid $2.7m by AIG despite not joining the insurer
John Neal is set to receive a $2.7m (£2.06m) payout by AIG according to an SEC filing, following his employment at the insurer being cancelled before he came on board.