Aviva promotes Owen to managing director of UK commercial and APC
’She has a strong track record of leading and growing businesses at Aviva and will bring a fresh perspective to UK commercial, while building on the momentum already underway,’ says chief executive
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The biggest people moves this week
Insurance Times rounds up the most significant appointments, hires and leadership developments from 2 to 6 November 2026
Daily Roundup: The stories making headlines today
From people moves to acquisitions, here are the stories making headlines on 2 November 2026
Aviva reshuffles UK commercial lines leadership team after Martin exit
’We have a well-established strategy and real momentum and remain focused on delivering for our customers and brokers,’ says chief executive
David Martin exits Aviva to join PIB Group as chief executive
’I’m excited to now lead one of the most ambitious groups in the market,’ says appointee
Top 50 Insurers 2026: Aviva retains table title despite GWP dip
Insurance Times content director Katie Scott reviews the headline findings of this year’s Top 50 Insurers report, flagging where firms are winning, losing – and battling the soft market
Aviva looks to ‘re-seed’ talent across its UK broker programmes
’We’re trying to create a cycle of re-seeding talent and experience through our programmes,’ says broker propositions lead
Opinion: Brokers evolve beyond distribution to take on industry-wide marketeer remit
The role and function of an insurance broker is changing – with distribution now just one of many faces these professionals present. Growing remits as marketeers and recruiters must become more visible as part of road map to futureproof UKGI
ETrading enters ‘next phase’ as brokers demand speed and flexibility
Insurance Times’ latest eTrading research revealed how brokers are changing the way they trade digitally, with speed, flexibility and access to more complex risks emerging as key priorities
Beyond the promise – what makes ESG meaningful in insurance?
The Big Question: Is UKGI ready to respond effectively to another pandemic event?
Briefing: Why are major personal lines deals popular in the soft market?
The Big Question: Insurer megamergers are adding up – what M&A opportunities are still on the table for UKGI’s largest carriers?
Autonomous cars could hit UK next year – but is UKGI ready?
Why Aviva, Ageas UK and Markel were named insurers of the year at 2025’s Insurance Times Awards
Top 50 Insurers: Aviva consolidates top spot thanks to DLG amalgamation
Opinion: Is nepotism inherently bad or an underutilised talent attraction tool?
Aviva refuses ‘to chase unprofitable’ commercial lines business amid soft market as GWP tumbles 4% in HY results – Jason Storah
‘In a softening market, if you’re chasing top line, it can get you into trouble,’ says UK and Ireland general insurance boss
Biba 2026: Aviva and DLG personal lines integration ‘well on track’ ahead of part VII process
UK personal lines chief executive describes the insurer as being ‘deliberately but proudly boring’ in how it aims to show up for broker partners
Michelle Taylor: New role provides opportunity to ‘draw the dots’ and fill Aviva’s distribution strategy gaps
Expanding the insurer’s exclusive regional broker proposition and tackling the relationship ripple effect of broker consolidation are both key focus areas for the broker distribution director
Jason Storah: Aviva ‘ruthlessly consistent’ and ‘ruthlessly boring’ in delivering service promises
UK general insurance chief executive defined the insurer’s 2024 growth journey as ‘appropriate, consistent and disciplined’
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