Job Moves and Senior Appointments 02.11.2026

Hampden Risk Partners’ (“HRP”) Syndicate 2689 at Lloyd’s today announces the appointment of Danny Milnes as head of exposure management.

In his new role, Milnes will lead the development of the Syndicate’s exposure management capabilities, providing valuable insights which support underwriting decisions and portfolio optimisation as HRP continues its growth.

Milnes brings considerable exposure management experience to HRP. Throughout a 25-year career in the (re)insurance market he has worked with various model vendors, brokers and carriers operating in the Lloyd’s marketplace. He joins HRP from Gallagher Re, where he spent more than seven years as specialty catastrophe analytics lead, developing catastrophe analytics for specialty lines to support reinsurance placement. Previously he held roles at Willis Re, ArgoGlobal and Guy Carpenter.

PARATUS

 Paratus, the specialist provider of energy price risk insurance and asset-backed optimisation, has announced two senior appointments: Alastair Vere Nicoll joins as Chief Strategy Officer and Stuart Dee as Chief Risk Officer. Both bring deep expertise in energy markets and risk, and will play central roles in shaping and scaling the business as it enters its next phase of development.

Alastair Vere Nicoll, who joins as Chief Strategy Officer, began his career as a private equity lawyer at Freshfields before founding Berkeley Energy, a business focused on developing, constructing, owning and operating renewable energy assets in emerging markets. He has since advised several businesses specialising in renewable energy and the energy transition. His experience across the full lifecycle of renewable energy projects will be instrumental in shaping Paratus’s strategy as it broadens its offering and enters new markets.

Stuart Dee, who joins as Chief Risk Officer, brings extensive experience in risk management and finance across global energy and commodities markets. He was previously Chief Risk Officer for BP’s Supply, Trading & Shipping business and Chief Financial Officer for Centrica Energy, having earlier held senior commodities roles at Morgan Stanley and JP Morgan. He will play a key role in strengthening Paratus’s risk management capabilities as the business expands.

KEOGHS

Keoghs, a leading provider of legal and claims solutions in the UK insurance sector, has rapidly expanded its presence in Northern Ireland through a period of sustained growth, strategic recruitment and continued investment in its people and infrastructure. The team, based in Belfast, continues to deliver support for insurers, public authorities and self-insured organisations as the leading defendant insurance litigation practice in Northern Ireland.

The firm has recently expanded into additional office space in Belfast to accommodate their team of more than 70 people, representing a sevenfold increase since 2019.

Over the last 12 months, the firm has also welcomed several new solicitors while continuing to invest heavily in the development of existing talent.

Recent senior promotions have included Senior Solicitors Janice Doherty, Catherine Martin, Tom McClafferty, Gemma McKeown, and Stephen Olver, while Rebecca Polley has been appointed to the leadership role of Deputy Lead Lawyer. Sophie Hynds has also been promoted to Associate Solicitor, while Daniel Burns and Lauren McCreight have commenced training contracts with the firm.

TRIGGER PARAMETRIC

Trigger Parametric has appointed Matteo Donati as Director of Underwriting, as the specialist parametric risk partner continues to scale its global portfolio.

Matteo joins from Descartes Underwriting, where he was Senior Underwriter, working across parametric solutions for climate and emerging risks including severe convective storm, catastrophe and weather perils. He brings a strongly quantitative approach to underwriting, combining structuring experience with a background in data science and modelling. He will be based in London.

PIB ITALIA

PIB Group Italia has appointed Fabrice Kron as Chief Executive Officer, marking a continuation in the Group’s development and growth in Italy. Fabrice took up the role on Monday 19 October and will lead the Group’s broking operations alongside Edoardo Ceola, who continues in his position as Chairman of the Board.     

PIB Group has built a strong base in Italy, and the next phase will build on that progress, guided by clear strategic priorities. Fabrice Kron will lead this growth in Italy, bringing more than 20 years of international experience in insurance across executive leadership, business development, and mergers and acquisitions, including post-acquisition integration.

As Integration Director at Groupe Premium, Fabrice originated the acquisition of Grifo Group and led its integration. Before that, as CEO of +Simple in Italy, he oversaw a period of significant growth, both organic and through acquisitions, integrating four companies and building a nationwide broker distribution network.

PIB GROUP

PIB Group today announces the appointment of David Martin as Group Chief Executive Officer. David joins from Aviva, where he is Managing Director, UK Commercial and Chief Distribution Officer, and will take up the role in early 2027.

David has more than 30 years of experience in the insurance industry. He started his career as an apprentice in personal motor before progressing through a wide range of senior leadership roles, including Head of Retail Management at Zurich, where he was responsible for Personal Lines, Direct, Digital and Mid Commercial businesses. He joined Aviva in 2023 and sits on its UK General Insurance Executive Committee, leading the strategic direction of distribution and profitable growth across its Digital SME and Mid-Market businesses.

At Aviva, David has championed closer partnerships with brokers, regional decision-making and better use of digital capability and data to make it easier for brokers and customers to do business. That experience fits PIB Group’s strategy, which puts organic growth first across its businesses and markets, alongside a more selective approach to acquisitions.

APEX GROUP

Apex Group Ltd. (“Apex Group”), a global financial services provider servicing more than $3.5 trillion in assets, has appointed Maqbool Mohamed as Global Head of Real Assets. Maqbool will work across the Group’s businesses to bring the full breadth of its technology-enabled platform to real estate clients and strengthen service delivery across the investment lifecycle.

Maqbool brings more than 25 years of experience in alternative investment management. He joins Apex Group from Citco, where he served as Managing Director, supporting alternative investment managers’ operational and strategic needs. Previously, he spent nearly two decades on the buy side, including as Partner, Chief Financial Officer & Chief Operating Officer at Clarion Partners Europe and Chief Financial Officer, Europe at Castlelake, with responsibility across the operational function. He began his career at EY in Brussels and is fluent in four European languages.

JOHN LEWIS MONEY

The board of John Lewis Finance, the regulated business behind John Lewis Money, has appointed Charles Offord as Director of Financial Services, John Lewis Money. He will join on 18 November and will also sit on the John Lewis Finance Board. His appointment is subject to regulatory approval by the Financial Conduct Authority.

Charles has more than 20 years’ experience in financial services. He was Managing Director of Co-op Insurance for six years, having joined in 2014 as Distribution and Marketing Director. Before that he was Managing Director of Equity Insurance Partnerships and Operations Director at Insurance Australia Group.  His earlier career in finance was within the oil, gas and logistics sectors. 

John Lewis Money has been part of the Partnership for more than 20 years. Around 1.4 million customers use its products, including the Partnership Card, home, car and pet insurance, and travel money. Last year it supported £1.5bn of spending at John Lewis and Waitrose.

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