Leadership Changes
AI12 Limited has promoted James Simmons to group head of aviation, expanding his remit to oversee the firm's full aviation specialty portfolio and risk management division. At Arkel, Matthew Birney has been appointed managing director as the multi-line managing general agent pushes further into UK personal and commercial lines, supported by a 40% growth in gross written premium over the last two years.
Retail and Asset Appointments
John Lewis Finance has named Charles Offord as director of financial services at John Lewis Money, effective November 18, subject to FCA approval. Offord succeeds James Mack and joins following the business's direct FCA authorisation in March 2026. Meanwhile, Northern Trust has appointed Andy Ponsford as head of insurance for Europe, the Middle East and Africa in a newly created London-based role to oversee its regional insurance client base.