Two leading insurance organisations have unveiled senior leadership changes designed to reinforce their underwriting and captive business strategies.
QBE names Hannah Wilkinson to lead UK motor trade portfolio
QBE has promoted Hannah Wilkinson to underwriting manager – motor trade for the UK, effective October 1, 2025.
Wilkinson, currently senior motor trade underwriter, has been with QBE since 2011 after joining from Allianz. With close to 20 years of industry experience, she will now take responsibility for the strategic direction of QBE’s motor trade portfolio, including client proposition development and broker relationships. Based in Leeds, she will report to Jon Dye, director of underwriting – motor for QBE Europe.
She succeeds Iain Bickers, who is retiring after more than 15 years in the role. Dye highlighted Wilkinson’s technical expertise and sector knowledge as key strengths for advancing the portfolio, while also recognising Bickers’ significant contribution in expanding QBE’s UK motor trade business.
Aon appoints Leon Walker as EMEA captives leader
Aon has appointed Leon Walker as EMEA captives leader, effective January 1, 2026.
Walker, who joined Aon in 2022 to head UK Inpoint—the carrier engagement team offering data-driven consulting and advisory to insurers and reinsurers—brings nearly two decades of experience. His background includes senior roles at Willis Towers Watson, Lloyd’s of London, and leadership positions within InsurTech firms Instanda and AdvantageGo.
In his new capacity, Walker will drive strategy, transformation, and sustainable growth across Aon’s captives business in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. He will report to Ciaran Healy, global captives leader at Aon, and will work closely with the firm’s EMEA Risk Capital team.
