A series of senior appointments have been announced across the insurance industry in the last 24hrs. 

Broadstone strengthens non-life actuarial team

Broadstone has appointed Cormac Bradley as senior actuarial director within its insurance, regulatory and risk division.

Bradley (pictured above, left), who previously held senior actuarial roles at Direct Line Insurance Group and Willis Towers Watson, brings almost 30 years of experience. He will focus on supporting re/insurers, captives, MGAs and London Market firms with risk and capital management, reserving and chief actuary responsibilities. 

Darren Richards, head of insurance, regulatory & risk, said Bradley's background in personal and commercial lines would be central to expanding Broadstone's non-life offering.

Crawford appoints UK agriculture lead
Crawford & Company has named Andrew Shaw as head of agriculture for the UK, expanding its ARIEL (agriculture, rural industries and estates losses) practice. Shaw (pictured above, right), who previously served as interim head of agriculture and head of property claims, will lead the firm’s dedicated rural team.

Crawford said the appointment reflects rising demand for specialised agricultural claims expertise as the rural economy becomes more exposed to new risks, including climate-driven weather volatility. The firm said it maintains the largest agriculture claims practice in the UK, supported by a rural branch network offering locally responsive services.

RSA creates new distribution role for specialty lines

RSA Insurance, part of Intact, has named Tom Argentieri as chief distribution officer for UK & Europe, Specialty Lines. The newly created role reflects RSA's intention to consolidate its broker relationships and strengthen its regional distribution strategy. 

Argentieri joins from Allianz, where he led the marine hull team in London, bringing more than 15 years of experience in global specialty markets and MGA development. Reporting to Nadia Côté, CEO Europe and head of Specialty Lines UK, he will drive RSA’s integrated market approach across both territories.

Kennedys expands senior ranks amid record growth
Global law firm Kennedys has promoted 76 senior lawyers, including 31 to legal director and 45 to senior associate. The round follows the firm’s largest partner promotions since 2022, marking the sixth consecutive year of double-digit partner growth.

The promotions come as Kennedys reported record revenues of £428 million for 2024/25. Under its refreshed strategy, the firm has also strengthened its business services function with the appointment of former NatWest Group COO Tracy Watkinson as its first chief operating officer. Senior partner John Bruce said the promotions underscore the firm’s investment in career progression and sustainable growth.