Two leading UK insurance groups have announced senior leadership appointments designed to support growth, sustainability and long-term market influence.
The moves reflect the sector’s increasing emphasis on ESG integration, resilience and strategic alignment across commercial and intermediary operations, with potential implications for client offerings and wider industry practices in insurance and risk management.
Howden appoints chief global impact officer
Howden has established the role of chief global impact officer, appointing Nick Stace to lead its global sustainability, resilience and social impact strategy. Stace joins from Barclays Bank, where he was responsible for social purpose and sustainable finance initiatives across the UK.
He brings extensive leadership experience from organisations including The King’s Trust and Saga Travel, alongside advisory roles such as with the Financial Conduct Authority. Stace will report to CEO David Howden CBE and is set to take up the position in January 2026.
The appointment follows the departure of Rowan Douglas, who has led Howden’s climate risk and resilience initiatives. Douglas will continue to support the business as an advisor, ensuring continuity as Howden further embeds ESG considerations across its insurance offerings, including Humanity Insured and the Howden Foundation.
Earlier this month, the global brokerage also launched a dedicated space insurance capability as part of its strategy to expand its presence in the global space market.
Bspoke Group strengthens commercial leadership
Bspoke Group has also announced two senior appointments as it enters its next phase of growth.
Nick Grazier (pictured above, left) has been appointed group sales and marketing director, bringing the firm’s sales and marketing functions together to improve strategic alignment and commercial performance.
Wayne Tonge (pictured above, right) will take on the additional role of group commercial managing director alongside his existing responsibilities. He will oversee the group’s commercial division, including SME, sports and leisure, property owners and fee protection.
Both appointments will report to CEO Ryan Gill and are subject to regulatory approval.
