Four major insurance and benefits firms have announced leadership and structural updates aimed at expanding market reach and deepening sector expertise.
Broadstone expands DC proposition leadership
At Broadstone, she will oversee the evolution of its DC pension offering, focusing on innovation, member engagement and provider research. The move follows significant growth within Broadstone's Employee Benefits Consulting division as it seeks to expand its footprint in workplace savings solutions.
MAXIS GBN promotes Allepuz to lead EMEA growth
MAXIS Global Benefits Network (MAXIS GBN) has promoted Damian Allepuz to regional director for EMEA.
Previously regional manager for Western Europe, Allepuz (pictured above, right) assumes responsibility for outbound business development across the region, overseeing teams that serve multinational clients, intermediaries and network partners.
Since joining MAXIS in 2020, Allepuz and his team have doubled premium volume and tripled the number of large European captive clients. CEO Mattieu Rouot said Allepuz’s appointment ensures continuity of service and positions MAXIS for continued regional success.
Blenheim partnerships builds out cyber offering
Blenheim Partnerships has appointed Geoff Pryor-White to lead its newly established cyber unit. Pryor-White has nearly three decades of experience in cyber and technology E&O underwriting and previously founded Tarian Underwriting, which was sold to Corvus Insurance in 2022.
His appointment strengthens Blenheim’s cyber and technology expertise and reflects its ongoing focus on expanding into specialist delegated authority markets. Group chairman and CEO Peter Scales said Pryor-White’s leadership will support the firm’s strategic growth and enhance its ability to attract experienced underwriting talent.
SRG launches international subsidiary placement team
Specialist Risk Group (SRG) has formed a new team within its International division to support global clients and brokers in placing insurance programs for UK subsidiaries of overseas corporates. The unit will provide single-point coordination for placements, aligning UK compliance and service requirements with parent-company programs.
The initiative forms part of SRG’s wider international growth strategy, offering overseas brokers a clearer route to the London Market and UK capacity. Group deputy CEO Lee Anderson said the new capability extends SRG’s global strategy by providing overseas brokers with a trusted UK partner able to align local execution with broader program intent.
