Specialist insurance intermediary PIB Group Ltd has announced the appointment of Rob Houghton as Chief Operating Officer (COO).
In his new role, Horton will join the group’s executive leadership team. His responsibilities will span technology and operations, working closely with CEOs and leaders across the group to drive growth while simplifying and scaling operations and processes.
He is a senior leader with over 30 years of experience. Prior to joining PIB, he served as Group Chief Operating Officer of Aspen Insurance Group.
Prior to this, Horton was a non-executive director of NHS Supply Chain. He also served as COO of MS Amlin and CEO of Amlin Business Services.
Earlier in his career, he worked at Aviva for over 13 years, holding a number of senior positions, most recently as UK Life Chief Information Officer and UK Technical Services Director.
Ryan Brown, deputy chief executive of PIB Group, said: “PIB Group is in an exciting chapter of transformation and we are building a leadership team that can deliver on our goals.
“Rob’s insurance background and proven track record at leading companies through complex transformational change and M&A integration make him a perfect fit for PIB as we grow. We look forward to welcoming him to our group to solidify our future within the industry.
Houghton added: “I’m delighted to be joining PIB Group at a key stage in its development. The team have created a fantastic company with strong fundamentals and I look forward to working with everyone to deliver growth in 2026 and beyond.”
