Howden veteran takes over LIIBA chair from WTW’s Swift

LIIBA, the representative body for London market insurance brokers, has appointed Howden’s global head of placement as its new chair.

At a meeting of LIIBA’s board on February 22, Andy Bragoli (pictured) took over the role from Alastair Swift of WTW, who has served as chair since March 2022.

Bragoli has been with Howden for 27 years in a range of senior roles. Prior to that, he was a director of broking firm Nelson, Hurst & Marsh from 1989–1997.

Christopher Croft, CEO of LIIBA, said: “Andy’s appointment has been welcomed by our members and the team at LIIBA as a very positive move for London’s broking community.

“Howden’s growth has made the firm an increasingly influential voice in the market, and Andy’s latest role as Howden’s Head of Global Placement will only add to the valuable experience and perspective he already brings to broking issues. In addition, as Howden is privately owned, Andy understands the challenges and opportunities for the independent brokers who make up the majority of LIIBA’s membership.

“I also want to express my thanks to Alastair Swift. He’s been an exceptional chair, picking up the reigns at of the end of the pandemic and steering LIIBA through what have been turbulent times for both the economy and the London market.”

Bragoli said: “I am delighted to be taking on the LIIBA Chair and very much look forward to supporting the excellent work that Chris and the team are doing for our market and community, Alistair will certainly be a tough act to follow.

“We are all privileged to be working in a unique environment which has responded strongly to client demand, embraced change and pushed innovation across a truly global platform but opportunity and challenge is always there in almost equal measure so to have LIIBA in such a pivotal role for all shapes and size of member is a such an asset.”

In January, LIIBA laid out its agenda for 2024 which includes preparing for a possible change of government, encouraging market professionals to return to face-to-face training and asking young professionals to consider the potential of artificial intelligence.

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