The London and Worldwide Insurance coverage Brokers’ Affiliation’s (Liiba) has appointed Andy Bragoli as its new chair.

Bragoli will succeed Alastair Swift, head of company threat and broking for international strains of enterprise at WTW, who has served as chair since March 2022.

His appointment was introduced following a gathering of Liiba’s board on 22 February 2024.

Chief government of Liiba Christopher Croft mentioned Bragoli, who’s presently Howden’s head of world placement, was a “very constructive transfer for London’s broking neighborhood”.

“Howden’s progress has made the agency an more and more influential voice out there and Andy’s newest position will solely add to the precious expertise and perspective he already brings to broking points,” Croft added.

”As well as, as Howden is privately owned, Andy understands the challenges and alternatives for the impartial brokers who make up the vast majority of Liiba’s membership.

“I additionally wish to specific my due to Alastair Swift. He’s been an distinctive chair, choosing up the reigns on the finish of the pandemic and steering Liiba by what have been turbulent occasions for each the financial system and the London market.”

Expertise

Bragoli joined Howden in 1997 as its group broking director and went onto to carry a number of senior positions earlier than taking on his most present position in October 2023.

Previous to Howden, he was a director of broking agency Nelson, Hurst and Marsh from 1989 to 1997.

Upon taking on his new position with Liiba, Bragoli mentioned: “I’m delighted to be taking up the Liiba chair and really a lot sit up for supporting the superb work that Chris and the group are doing for our market and neighborhood, Alistair will definitely be a troublesome act to observe.

“We’re all privileged to be working in a singular setting, which has responded strongly to consumer demand, embraced change and pushed innovation throughout a really international platform.

“However alternative and problem is at all times there in virtually equal measure, so to have Liiba in such a pivotal position for all shapes and dimension of member is a such an asset.”