The specialty insurance and financial services industry has seen a wave of senior leadership appointments this week, with changes spanning technology platforms, underwriting, distribution, and advisory roles.
Insurwave Names Adrian Morgan as CEO
AI-powered exposure management platform Insurwave has appointed Adrian Morgan as chief executive officer, effective September 2025.
Morgan, who previously held senior roles at Mission Underwriters, Coforge’s AdvantageGo, and DXC, will lead the company as it continues to expand its AI-driven platform for insurers, brokers, and corporates.
HDI UK & Ireland Restructures Underwriting Leadership
HDI UK & Ireland has announced a new underwriting leadership structure in line with its global operating model.
From October 1, Kate Sutcliffe, previously director of property, will take on the role of chief underwriting officer – short tail, overseeing property, marine, engineering, risk engineering, and the newly formed Energy Hub.
Meanwhile, Adam Curran, formerly director of underwriting – specialty, becomes chief underwriting officer – specialty, with responsibility for specialty lines including delegated authority. The firm is also recruiting for a chief underwriting officer – long tail, who will oversee liability, motor, and cyber.
AXIS Appoints Hosking to Global Markets Role
AXIS Capital has named Hannah Hosking as head of distribution for global markets, based in London. Reporting to chief commercial officer Edward Ashby, Hosking will work with the Global Markets leadership team to enhance broker partnerships and strengthen distribution strategy.
AEGIS London Expands Distribution and Digital Trading
AEGIS London has promoted Tom Squires to head of distribution and digital trading. Squires, who has led the syndicate’s digital trading division since 2019, will now oversee both traditional and digital distribution. He will be supported by Calum Williams, who steps in as deputy head of digital trading.
Lazard Strengthens European Insurance Advisory Team
Lazard has appointed Cyrille Cotte as managing director and head of insurance within its European Financial Institutions Group. Based in London, Cotte will advise insurers and financial services companies on mergers, acquisitions, capital raising, and strategic initiatives across Europe.
He joins from Evercore, where he was partner and senior managing director, and has advised on high-profile insurance deals, including Allianz’s acquisition of Viridium, Athora’s sale of its Irish Life business, and AXA’s acquisition of HSBC’s insurance operations in Asia and Latin America.
