Howling for talent
Far from being the horror story that some believe it to be, there is hope that young talent will one day view the insurance industry in a new light. Martin Friel speaks to Neil Grimshaw - the winner of the 2008 Young Broker of the Year award - who is determined to bring fresh blood into the industry
Youth is always at a premium. We do not appreciate it while we possess it and we long for it when it has gone. But youth has more than an existential role to play - it is the lifeblood of UK industry and its economy - and insurance, perhaps more than other financial services sectors, lacks this essential component.
The industry has an ageing population, with no sign - bar the odd exception - of school leavers and graduates wishing to embark upon a career in insurance. "It's not sexy enough for
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