Articles by Rosie Simms
As Inclusivity Partners closes, how can brokers attract more over-50s returners into the sector?
The over-50s and returners are a large talent pool that brokers are missing out on. Rosie Simms looks into how this demographic can help win the war for talent after a specialist partner with significant intermediary support pulls out.
IWD 2024: Geo’s Jaime Swindle on coaching and mentoring
For International Women’s Day, Insurance Age discussed with Geo Underwriting leader Jaime Swindle how women should embrace their different approach to their male colleagues.
Select Committtee slams lack of progress on sexual harassment and bullying
A House of Commons Treasury Select Committee has released its ‘Sexism in the City’ report revealing a lack of progress on sexual harassment and bullying, including serious sexual misconduct in financial services.
IWD 2024: “Be a self-promoter,” urges Tysers’ Nicola Leighton
For International Women’s Day Insurance Age caught up with Nicola Leighton, national sales director at Tysers Retail on how women must grasp any opportunity to develop their career.
Aon buys in administration Humn.ai’s assets and IP
Aon has bought Humn.ai’s technology assets and intellectual property to strengthen its own commercial fleet proposition, months after the insurtech appointed administrators.
People Moves: 4 – 8 March 2024
Keep up to date on the latest personnel changes in insurance.
IWD 2024: “Always be authentic to yourself,” says Zurich’s Jacqui Kelly
For International Women’s Day, Insurance Age spoke with Jacqui Kelly, Zurich’s head of sales and distribution to see what the industry can do to help promote women up into more senior roles.
Beazley’s profit before tax soars 115%
Beazley has reported its profit before tax leapt to $1.25bn (£984m) in 2023, a 115% increase on the year before.
TBIG makes fourth major investment of the year
The Broker Investment Group has increased its stake in Callaway & Sons Insurance Consultants, located in Chelmsford, Essex to 100%.
Allianz Commercial boosts regional distribution to support brokers
Allianz Commercial has appointed four regional distribution managers covering the South, North, London, Midlands and the South West regions.
Home insurance prices jump 40% in a year
The average quoted price of home insurance increased by 40.6% in the 12 months to January – the highest annual increase since Consumer Intelligence began tracking prices in 2014.
Flood Re becomes first public body to be a Biba partner
Flood Re has become the first public body to join the British Insurance Brokers’ Association.
RSA launches enhanced A&H proposition
RSA has launched a group personal accident and business travel cover designed to give organisations and their employees “always-on protection”.
JMG buys Madoc & Rhodes
JM Glendinning Insurance Brokers has purchased Birmingham-based Madoc & Rhodes, adding to its growing portfolio.
Sporting Sponsor: McGill and Partners and Kings Cross Steelers
Insurance Age caught up with McGill and Partners to find out more about its sponsorship of the Kings Cross Steelers.
Former Marsh boss Nick Harris joins Gallagher as UK & Ireland retail CEO
Gallagher has appointed Nick Harris as CEO of its UK & Ireland retail division, moving across from Marsh.
Start-up fleet broker aims for 90% app uptake
Start-up fleet broking specialist Hummingbird Insurance Services is aiming to create a sustainable motor portfolio that runs at an industry-leading loss ratio.
Motor insurance complaints to FOS climb again
Motor insurance has remained in the top five most-complained-about products with buildings insurance also joining the list, according to the Financial Ombudsman Service as it released data for October to December last year.
People Moves: 26 February – 1 March 2024
Stay in the loop with the latest insurance personnel moves.
Experts tackle factors driving claims complaints to five-year high
The industry needs to make it clear to consumers why premiums are rising according to specialists at the Association of British Insurers’ annual conference.
FCA ‘still learning’ about Consumer Duty, claims GI boss Brewis
No single metric will decide whether the Consumer Duty has been a success. But if people are no longer talking about it, that will be a positive sign.
Treasury on ‘mission’ to build ‘open and innovative regulatory environment’
The Treasury is looking to build an “open and innovative regulatory environment” in which UK insurers can thrive.
Rating factors ‘fundamentally discriminatory’, according to Stella’s Sam White
Experts at the Association of British Insurers’ annual conference have urged that everyone working together is what will improve the poverty gap.
Broking Success: Jonathan Evans, Sustain
Sustain’s founder Jonathan Evans aims to make a difference to environmental, social and corporate governance in the broking space.