Hiscox Picks Former Man Group Boss as New Chair

Withers Announces New Chairperson Paul Hewitt. - Conventus Law

Global law firm Withers is pleased to announce the appointment of new Chair Paul Hewitt with effect from July 1, 2025. Paul will work closely alongside Withers’ CEO Margaret Robertson. Paul joined Withers in 1998. He is a leading trusts and inheritance disputes lawyer, based in London and specialising in all types of trust and probate disputes, as well as working closely with many charities on disputes regarding legacies. Case highlights include…

Ex-Man Group CEO appointed as Chairman at UK insurer Hiscox

Former Man Group chief executive Peter Clarke is set to take the helm at Hiscox, the FTSE 250-listed insurer, as it looks to streamline operations and drive long-term cost efficiencies, according top a report by Reuters. Clarke, who led hedge fund giant Man Group from 2007 to 2012 during one of the most turbulent periods in the industry, will step in as chairman designate of Hiscox ahead of formally taking over the role on 1 July. He succeeds Co…

Peter Clarke to succeed Colin Keogh as Hiscox Chair

International specialist insurer Hiscox has announced the appointment of Peter Clarke as the Group’s new Chair designate, subject to regulatory approval. Clarke is set to take over the Board as Chair designate on June 1, 2025, succeeding Colin Keogh as Chair from July 1, 2025. The executive brings extensive experience from FTSE-listed financial services, having spent much of his Executive career in banking and investment management. He also brin…

Hiscox picks former Man Group boss as new chair

Peter Clarke, the former CEO of Man Group, has been appointed to join the board of Lloyd’s of London insurer Hiscox. Hiscox has selected Clarke as Chair to succeed Colin Keogh, who is to step down from the board from 1 July. Keogh stepped into the role last August following the death of Jonathan Bloomer, who was aboard the yacht that sank off the coast of Sicily alongside tech giant Mike Lynch. Clarke, who spent over 20 years at the Man Group, w…