1689 Group

1689 Group Limited is a specialist executive search recruitment agency focused exclusively on the insurance and reinsurance sectors. Founded with a clear vision to deliver the highest level of service to both clients and candidates, the agency operates as a trusted advisor to boards, executive teams, and investors across the insurance ecosystem. 1689 Group specialises in placing leaders across Property and Casualty, Specialty, Employee Benefits, Life, and Reinsurance markets, with deep expertise in building out leadership, sales, and technical capability in underwriting, broking, and alternative risk. The recruitment agency brings market intelligence, network access, and discretion required to deliver results for global insurance leaders including brokers, carriers, and risk providers.

1689 Group's core strength lies in senior-level search excellence, from C-suite and board appointments to strategic senior hires that shape the future of the insurance industry. The agency combines international reach with a highly personalised, agile approach, guided by three core principles: integrity through transparency and discretion, insight through market intelligence and strategic perspective, and impact through delivering talent that transforms teams and drives business success. Every placement is carefully aligned with the client organisation's values, ambitions, and long-term strategy.

With a footprint in London and New York, 1689 Group serves the global insurance market with boutique service and unmatched sector credibility. The agency's insurance-only focus and deep market expertise give it distinctive advantages over generalist recruiters, ensuring clients receive specialist knowledge and access to senior talent across the international insurance landscape. Clients choose 1689 Group for its combination of sector specialisation, senior-level placement capability, and commitment to understanding each organisation's unique DNA.