PIB Group, a specialist insurance intermediary, has announced the appointment of Chris Jackson as CEO for its Underwriting & Distribution (U&D) business.
Jackson will be taking over the role from Charlie Burgess, who has resigned to pursue other opportunities. The changes will be effective from 1 April 2026.
Burgess is departing from his current role as U&D CEO after two successful years of building PIB’s pan-European distribution capabilities.
During his tenure, Burges successfully doubled the book and established a clear strategic direction for 15 trading businesses, creating a connected community of insurance professionals.
The executive has a strong track record in establishing new businesses and start-ups, having previously co-founded Direct Asia, one of the first online insurers in Asia, and Oxbow Partners, a strategic consultant to the insurance industry.
In his new role, Jackson will lead PIB’s Underwriting and Distribution business which includes 18 specialist brands spanning Schemes & Affinities, Property & Casualty and Specialty lines.
The business writes in excess of £500 million gross written premium annually, with teams located in 11 countries across North America, Europe and Australia.
Jackson, who co-funded the international specialist financial lines managing general agent (MGA) Acquinex in 2017, joined PIB Group when the group acquired Acquinex in 2021.
He served as Acquinex CEO until August 2025, at which point he moved into a newly created Group role to take charge of PIB Group’s Specialty MGA strategy.
The executive’s shift to the Group role was facilitated by the arrival of Josh Cowen, who became the new Acquinex CEO in mid-2025.
Ryan Brown, Deputy CEO for PIB Group, commented, “Charlie has built a significant foundation for the future within PIB’s Underwriting & Distribution business, enabling us to unlock its full growth potential in the years ahead. A big thank you goes to Charlie for his huge contribution during his tenure at PIB Group.
“I also want to congratulate Chris as he embarks on his new position as CEO for U&D. Chris is an instrumental part of PIB Group’s leadership team, and has already played a huge role in the direction of our U&D business. I’m confident that the division will thrive under his leadership and growth ambitions.”
Commenting on his appointment, Jackson said: “Since joining PIB Group as Acquinex CEO in 2021, I’ve seen the fantastic progress that the U&D business has undertaken under Charlie’s leadership. It’s been great to be a part of this team, and I’m looking forward to continuing to grow the division. We’re entering an exciting new chapter to create further value for the Group, while providing an excellent service to clients through the hard work and collaboration of our people.”
