Specialist insurance intermediary PIB Group has announced the appointment of Chris Jackson as chief executive of its underwriting and distribution (U&D) business.
Jackson will succeed Charlie Burgess, who has resigned to pursue other opportunities. These changes will take effect on April 1, 2026.
After two years of successfully building PIB’s pan-European distribution capabilities, Burgess will step down from his current role as CEO of U&D.
During his tenure, Burgess successfully doubled the book and set clear strategic direction for the 15 trading businesses, creating a connected community of insurance professionals.
The executive has a proven track record of building new businesses and start-ups, having previously co-founded Direct Asia, one of Asia’s first online insurance companies, and insurance industry strategy advisor Oxbow Partners.
In his new role, Jackson will lead PIB’s underwriting and distribution operations, which include 18 specialty brands spanning plans and affiliates, property and casualty and specialty product lines.
The company writes more than £500 million in annual premiums and has teams in 11 countries across North America, Europe and Australia.
Jackson co-financed international specialist finance line managing general agent (MGA) Acquinex in 2017 and joined PIB Group when it acquired Acquinex in 2021.
He will serve as CEO of Acquinex until August 2025, when he moves to a newly created group position responsible for PIB Group’s specialized MGA strategy.
The executive’s transition to a group role is facilitated by the arrival of Josh Cowen, who becomes Acquinex’s new chief executive in mid-2025.
Ryan Brown, deputy chief executive of PIB Group, commented: “Charlie has laid an important foundation for the future of PIB’s underwriting and distribution business, enabling us to unlock its full growth potential in the coming years. I am very grateful to Charlie for his huge contribution during his time at PIB Group.”
“I would also like to congratulate Chris on his appointment as U&D CEO. Chris is an important part of the PIB Group leadership team and has already played a huge role in the direction of our U&D business. I am confident that the division will thrive under his leadership and growth ambitions.”
Commenting on his appointment, Jackson said: “Since joining PIB Group as CEO of Acquinex in 2021, I have seen the U&D business make huge progress under Charlie’s leadership. It is great to be part of this team and I look forward to continuing to grow the division. We are entering an exciting new chapter, creating even more value for the group while delivering a great service to our customers through the hard work and collaboration of our people.”
