Articles by Emma Ann Hughes
Matthew Crummack, Domestic & General
Matthew Crummack has been CEO of Domestic & General since October 2021 and saw the nation’s biggest appliances insurer bought by US-based Asurion at the end of 2025.
Paul Brand, Convex
AIG’s $2.1bn (£1.5bn) acquisition of a 35% minority stake in Convex marks a defining moment both for the specialty insurer and for Paul Brand, the CEO who has been tasked with steering its growth since 2022.
Adrian Cox, Beazley
Since becoming Beazley Group CEO in 2021, Adrian Cox has overseen a continued evolution of the specialist insurer, which is soon set to become part of Zurich Insurance.
Paul Morden, Munich Re
Paul Morden, CEO of Munich Re UK’s branch is responsible for shaping and delivering reinsurance strategy across the UK and Ireland.
Neil Gibson, Sedgwick
Neil Gibson’s career as a loss adjuster began back in 1989 and his sphere of influence expanded significantly at the start of this year when he became regional CEO for UK, Ireland, Middle East & Africa.
Paul Lofkin, Crawford
As president of Crawford & Company UK & Ireland, Paul Lofkin has built a reputation for delivering innovative solutions to emerging risks that can save insurers and policyholders money.
Aki Hussain, Hiscox
Since taking the helm of Hiscox as group CEO in 2022, Aki Hussain has been making waves in general insurance when it comes to innovation, growth and culture-building.
What it takes to be a Power List player in 2026
This year’s Insurance Post Power List ranking of the general insurance industry’s movers and shakers weights four core factors.
Patrick Tiernan, Lloyd’s
Patrick Tiernan, CEO of Lloyd’s, sits at the centre of one of the most consequential periods in the London market’s history and at the top of Insurance Post's Power List in 2026.
Shoib Khan, Prudential Regulation Authority
Shoib Khan, director of insurance supervision for the Prudential Regulation Authority, appears on Insurance Post’s Power List for the first time at a moment when his influence over the sector is particularly acute, as he leads a major stress test of the…
Jason Storah, Aviva
Jason Storah has been busy steering Aviva’s UK & Ireland General Insurance business through a period of significant change.
Colm Holmes, Allianz
In the Marvel universe, the Hulk’s power is his strength and ability to shift things. In UK insurance, Colm Holmes plays a similar role to many people's favourite Avenger.
Tara Foley, Axa
Tara Foley’s leadership of Axa UK & Ireland is defined by a commitment to showing how general insurance can protect all sectors of society.
Ken Norgrove, Intact
Ken Norgrove, CEO of Intact UK and Ireland, is a man with a plan to ensure the provider formerly known as RSA almost doubles its UK business to £5bn by 2030.
Drazen Jaksic, Zurich
Drazen Jaksic climbs higher on this year’s Insurance Post Power List as the takeover of Beazley sees his influence expanding further into the London market.
Jason Richards, Swiss Re
As CEO for UK & Ireland at Swiss Re, Jason Richards sits at the centre of one of the most influential reinsurance platforms in the London market, shaping how insurers respond to an increasingly volatile and complex risk environment.
Jane Kielty, Aon
Jane Kielty, CEO of Aon UK, Ireland and South Africa, is redefining what leadership in insurance looks like in 2026.
Chris Rash, AIG
Chris Rash has had to navigate a turbulent start to his tenure as CEO of AIG UK, with the hiring of John Neal as the insurer’s president called off and speculation mounting about a potential takeover.
Kevin Spencer, Markerstudy
Kevin Spencer has built Markerstudy into a UK insurance powerhouse with millions of policyholders, but is now working under a Financial Conduct Authority-imposed cap on customer numbers while concerns raised by the regulator are addressed.
Rob Worrell, Everywhen
Rob Worrell has been CEO of Everywhen, formerly known as Ardonagh Advisory, since December 2017 and leads an organisation that spans networks, general insurance, employee benefits and MGAs.
Lee Mooney, Markel
While he is a fresh face on the Insurance Post Power List 2026, Lee Mooney was already a familiar one to the market’s movers and shakers long before he took over from Neil Galjaard as UK managing director at Markel in 2025.
Louise O’Shea, CFC
From cyber threats to carbon markets, Louise O’Shea, group CEO of CFC, has positioned the provider at the forefront of innovation.
Nick Turner, NFU Mutual
NFU Mutual Group CEO Nick Turner earns his place on this year’s Power List thanks to the real difference he makes to rural communities.
Alistair Hargreaves, Admiral
Since taking the helm of Admiral’s UK insurance business in late 2024, Alistair Hargreaves has made a mark overseeing strong growth across motor and completing the More Than acquisition.