Key moments in 2017: Allianz's Sarah Mallaby
Sarah Mallaby, director of broker markets, at Allianz Insurance reviews 2017.
What was the biggest story of the year?With a flurry of mergers and acquisitions taking place throughout the year, broker consolidation was definitely a major theme in 2017.
Although there seems to be no let-up in this type of activity, it’s important to remember that there’s room in the market for all sizes of brokers.
A mix of national brokers, consolidators alongside the regional brokers will ensure we retain a healthy broker market that provides customers with excellent service, advice
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