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Rising Edge makes three appointments amid growth push

2026-09-14T13:00:00+01:00By Iris Hakaj

’Having the right people on board is critical to delivering our ambitious plans,’ says chief executive

Cila appoints youngest ever president

2026-09-14T10:25:00+01:00By Harriet Scott

’Experience will always be fundamental to our profession, particularly when dealing with complex losses, but we must create opportunities for younger practitioners and people with different backgrounds and perspectives to contribute and lead,’ says appointee

Zurich promotes for new UK head of commercial insurance

2026-09-14T09:38:00+01:00By James Cowen

’I’m excited to take on this role at such an important time for our customers and the market,’ says appointee

Hood Group appoints new chief executive

2026-09-14T08:27:00+01:00By James Cowen

’I look forward to working with the team to build on those foundations, develop our capabilities and identify new opportunities for sustainable growth,’ says appointee

High Five: Catch up on the biggest stories this week

2026-09-11T14:00:00+01:00By Insurance Times

Insurance Times rounds up the top five stories making headlines across the market from 7 to 11 September 2026

The biggest people moves this week

2026-09-11T12:02:00+01:00By Insurance Times

Insurance Times rounds up the most significant appointments, hires and leadership developments from 7 to 11 September 2026

MS Amlin chief executive joins LMA board

2026-09-11T11:00:00+01:00By James Cowen

’We look forward to working with him as we continue to advocate for our members and make the market a better place,’ says chief executive

FMG expands senior leadership team with two new hires

2026-09-11T09:00:00+01:00By James Cowen

’It’s important that our leadership structure evolves with the needs of our clients and markets,’ says managing director

Aviva promotes for new Scotland and Northern Ireland branch manager

2026-09-11T06:00:00+01:00By James Cowen

’I’m proud to take on the role of branch manager as we strengthen our support of brokers and clients,’ says appointee

Insurance lawyer body appoints new chief executive

2026-09-09T14:00:00+01:00By Iris Hakaj

‘I am proud to be taking it into its next chapter,’ says new chief executive

Credit and political risk broker launches surety line

2026-09-09T13:00:00+01:00By Harriet Scott

’Our clients are increasingly focused on diversifying sources of financial support, particularly as banks face growing balance sheet constraints,’ says chief executive

Northern Ireland broker targets £100m GWP with new growth strategy

2026-09-09T10:00:00+01:00By James Cowen

’We are building the capability and scale needed to reach our target,’ says managing director

Willis Re appoints new chief executive

2026-09-09T08:05:00+01:00By James Cowen

’He is one of the most experienced, entrepreneurial, driven and technologically astute people in our industry,’ says board member

Broker appoints ex-Tesco Insurance leader as new non executive chair

2026-09-08T11:00:00+01:00By James Cowen

’I look forward to working with the executive leadership, the board and the wider team,’ says appointee

Avid and Landmark appoint former Canopius chief as chairman

2026-09-07T12:00:00+01:00By Iris Hakaj

‘As we move into the next stage of our development, his experience makes him a great fit for where we are heading,’ says chief executive

High Five: Catch up on the biggest stories this week

2026-09-04T14:00:00+01:00By Insurance Times

Insurance Times rounds up the top five stories making headlines across the market from 1 to 4 September 2026

The biggest people moves this week

2026-09-04T12:00:00+01:00By Insurance Times

Insurance Times rounds up the most significant appointments, hires and leadership developments from 1 to 4 September 2026

Two new MGAs specialising in home insurance launched

2026-09-04T08:17:00+01:00By James Cowen

’There is a clear opportunity in the specialist home insurance market,’ says underwriting director

MS Amlin creates commercial director role to strengthen broker partnerships

2026-09-03T12:00:00+01:00By Iris Hakaj

’This newly created role reflects our commitment to deepening [broker] partnerships,’ says chief underwriting officer

Woodgate and Clark invests in major loss expertise with appointment

2026-09-02T13:03:00+01:00By Iris Hakaj

‘His appointment signals a renewed strength in our major loss technical expertise,’ says director

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