Global insurance and risk markets continue to see significant leadership movement and strategic hires across carriers, MGAs, networks and insurtechs. Below is a consolidated round-up of key recent people moves and leadership announcements.
Allianz Commercial strengthens Iberia leadership
Allianz Commercial has appointed Guy Money (pictured, left) as regional managing director for Iberia and a member of the board of Allianz Seguros (Spain), effective March 1, 2026, subject to regulatory approval.
Money is currently global head of multinational at Allianz Commercial, having joined Allianz in 2020 and holding several senior leadership roles since then. Prior to Allianz, he worked at AXA, where he was group head of liability lines.
In his new roles, Money will lead Allianz’s commercial insurance activities for small- and medium-sized companies, large corporations and specialty risks in Spain and Portugal, and will be based in Madrid. He will succeed Agustín de la Cuerda, who will move to a new position to be confirmed in the coming weeks. De la Cuerda joined Allianz in 1994 and has held leadership positions in Spain, Portugal and Latin America.
To ensure a smooth transition, de la Cuerda will continue in his current roles at Allianz Commercial and Allianz Seguros until Money takes up his new position in March.
“Agustín has played a key role in our company for many years. His leadership has made an important contribution to strengthening our business in Spain. I would like to thank him for his commitment and valuable contribution," said Veit Stutz, CEO of Allianz Seguros (Spain). "Now, with Guy joining the team, we will continue to grow our SME and corporate business, supported by his experience in the multinational segment as we further expand our presence in Spain.”
Addresscloud appoints fractional CMO to support global scale-up
Addresscloud, the geospatial intelligence platform focused on helping insurers locate, understand and underwrite property-level risk, has appointed Clair Bush (pictured, centre) as fractional chief marketing officer to support its next stage of growth and operational scale.
The appointment is effective immediately.
Bush will work with the Addresscloud leadership team to strengthen how the company communicates, prioritises and delivers its capabilities to customers and partners. Her remit spans market clarity, customer alignment and the systems and processes required to support sustainable scale.
CyberCube confirms CEO succession following growth and funding phase
CyberCube has appointed Chris Methven (pictured, right) as chief executive officer. He succeeds Pascal Millaire, who has taken on the role of senior advisor.
The appointment marks the next phase in the company’s development, following its recent US$180 million financing led by Spectrum Equity. Millaire has led the business since its inception through a period of significant growth.
Methven joined CyberCube in April 2020 as chief growth officer. He brings deep knowledge of the business and culture, as well as a strong understanding of its products, clients and long-term ambitions. Prior to working at CyberCube, Methven was chief revenue officer for supply chain risk analytics business Achilles.
Commenting on his appointment as CEO, Methven said: “I’m honoured to be taking on the role of CEO at such an exciting time for the business. I have spent the last six years working directly with our clients and the wider market. I’m very much looking forward to leading the next phase of the company’s growth and development, building on the strong foundations already in place.”
MAXIS GBN appoints new chief business development officer
MAXIS Global Benefits Network (MAXIS GBN) has appointed Jayesh Patel (pictured immediately above) as chief business development officer, subject to regulatory checks. Patel will join MAXIS GBN on May 5, 2026.
In his new role, Patel will oversee MAXIS GBN’s global business development team, with responsibility for developing and implementing its global BD strategy.
He joins MAXIS GBN from Allianz Commercial, where he had been global head of multinational market practice since 2022, responsible for growing its multinational portfolio and market strategy globally. Prior to this, he held a number of senior roles at Allianz Global Benefits, including regional director for the UK & Ireland and global head of tender & risk management.
“I’m delighted to be joining MAXIS GBN and look forward to using my expertise in global strategy and business development to lead its impressive BD team to even greater success. I’m excited to get started and work with the team to ensure we’re delivering the best possible service to our multinational clients around the world," Patel said.
Alps promotes new head of business development
Alps, an MGA specialising in insurance add-on policies, legal expenses and claims solutions for intermediaries, has promoted Martin Green (pictured immediately above) to head of business development.
Green joined Alps in May 2024 as compliance officer and was then appointed sales manager.
Now part of the senior leadership team, the company said Green will help deliver the next stage of Alps’s ambitions.
Speaking about the promotion, Michelle O'Reilly, managing director at Alps, commented that the addition of Green will contribute to the company's aim of becoming UK's leading add-on provider.
"With his energy, expertise, and vision, we’re confident he’ll continue to elevate our efforts to deliver even better outcomes for brokers and their clients and help drive growth," O'Reilly said.
