People Moves: 5 – 9 January 2026
Keep up to date with the latest personnel moves in insurance.
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 10:02:18 +0000
By Rosie Simms
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CFC extends ‘flagship’ SME cyber cover
CFC has launched a customer business interruption extension to its ‘flagship’ cyber proactive response cover for SMEs.
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 10:43:32 +0000
By Emmanuel Kenning
UK & Ireland CEO Stephanie Ogden leaves HDI for Munich Re
Stephanie Ogden, CEO of HDI Global UK & Ireland, will leave on 31 January ahead of joining Munich Re on 1 March.
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 10:39:16 +0000
By Emmanuel Kenning
Motor MGA KGM boosts Zurich deal to £2bn+ over five years
KGM has renewed its capacity deal with Zurich for a further five years tapping into backing for over £2bn in gross written premium, Insurance Age can reveal.
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 07:00:10 +0000
By Emmanuel Kenning
Axa Commercial CEO Walker to head retail arm on interim basis after Zweibrucker exit
Axa has confirmed that its UK commercial CEO, Jon Walker, has also taken interim control of its retail business while it finds a replacement for the former incumbent, Alain Zweibrucker.
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 15:34:04 +0000
By Insurance Age staff
Home premiums flatten in Q4 – Pearson Ham
Combined home buildings and contents premiums slipped marginally in the fourth quarter of 2025 but the nearly flat results signalled a significant shift from the sharper cuts earlier in the year, according to the latest research by Pearson Ham.
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 09:56:36 +0000
By Emmanuel Kenning
Aon’s Andersen to replace Zaffino as AIG CEO
AIG has announced that group chairman and CEO Peter Zaffino intends to retire and transition to executive chair by mid-year.
Tue, 06 Jan 2026 14:35:39 +0000
By Insurance Age staff
Coalition UK expands footprint
Cyber insurer Coalition has expanded its ability to deliver cover to organisations based in the Isle of Man, Jersey, Guernsey, the remaining Channel Islands, and Gibraltar.
Tue, 06 Jan 2026 10:59:58 +0000
By Emmanuel Kenning
Insurance Museum awarded almost £250,000 National Lottery grant
The Insurance Museum has been awarded a £249,700 grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund.
Tue, 06 Jan 2026 10:23:27 +0000
By Rosie Simms
MGU recruits NEDs from Google and Microsoft and opens Lloyd’s box
Managing general underwriter Advanced Technology Assurance has recruited a pair of former big tech executives to its board and opened an underwriting desk in Lloyd’s.
Tue, 06 Jan 2026 10:12:41 +0000
By Insurance Age staff
MGA Uris Group seals first acquisition post-Ardonagh split
Specialist personal lines MGA Uris Group has acquired Lutine Assurance Services from Ardonagh Group as it looks to diversify its offering for brokers.
Mon, 05 Jan 2026 11:01:32 +0000
By Insurance Age staff
End of Year Review 2025: Zurich Insurance’s Nikki Lidster
Nikki Lidster, head of SME at Zurich Insurance, reminisces about connecting with broker partners at the Biba Conference and promises if they want to get in touch with the business, they will get through to a skilled Zurich employee – never a bot.
Wed, 31 Dec 2025 10:16:26 +0000
By Insurance Age staff
End of Year Review 2025: Allianz UK’s Nick Hobbs
Nick Hobbs, chief distribution officer at Allianz UK, prays for a more balanced approach to regulation that enables and encourages great conduct and customer outcomes; congratulates Ken Norgrove for the Intact rebrand; and looks to a feathered friend for AI inspiration.
Tue, 30 Dec 2025 09:09:18 +0000
By Insurance Age staff
End of Year Review 2025: Markel UK’s Joanne Skyes
Joanne Sykes, divisional director - broker at Markel UK, predicts an escalation in demand for cyber risk and ransomware cover, whilst singing the praises of Biba CEO Trudgill and ‘Yellow’ with Coldplay’s Chris Martin.
Mon, 29 Dec 2025 07:48:40 +0000
By Insurance Age staff
Chubb to reduce global headcount by 20% through digital transformation
Chubb has estimated its digital transformation programme will reduce its global headcount by circa 20% within 3-4 years.
Wed, 24 Dec 2025 10:23:11 +0000
By Insurance Age staff
Deloitte forecasts home insurers will slide back to losses in 2026 after profits in 2025
UK home insurers are set to make an underwriting profit in 2025, with a net combined ratio of 98%, but will swing back to losses next year with an NCR of 102.1%, according to Deloitte.
Tue, 23 Dec 2025 12:08:26 +0000
By Emmanuel Kenning
Cardiff regional review: Competition not exterminated by consolidation
Insurance experts in Cardiff outline the diversifying businesses in the media and sporting hub city, and highlight the competitive nature of the market with one broker per village on the outskirts.
Tue, 23 Dec 2025 10:22:39 +0000
By Rosie Simms
Amiga targets SME and mid-market with new Lloyd’s capacity for management liability
Amiga Specialty has secured new Lloyd’s capacity to support its management liability proposition for SME and mid-market businesses across the UK, Europe and select rest of-world territories.
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 11:02:07 +0000
By Emmanuel Kenning
End of Year Review 2025: Axa Retail’s Matt Field
Matt Field, intermediary director at Axa Retail, hails the insurer’s domestic violence proposition; keeps a keen eye on its NPS; and predicts new entrants to shake up the retail personal lines market, with a particular focus on data and technology.
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 14:38:26 +0000
By Insurance Age staff
People Moves: 15 – 19 December 2025
Follow the latest personnel moves in insurance.
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 09:42:34 +0000
By Rosie Simms