Interview
Sporting Sponsor: Verlingue
Insurance Age caught up with Neal Lumb, executive director of sales and marketing at Verlingue, to hear about the how the business sponsors a range of clubs and sports.
Biba 2024: Aviva’s Rebecca Gambrell on evolving the digital future
Aviva is listening to brokers’ feedback on what they want to etrade and responding appropriately, according to SME portfolio director Rebecca Gambrell.
Biba 2024: Arag UK leaders promise best in class for brokers as integration rolls forward
Arag and Das have exited the state of limbo and can now power forward with the integration of the two businesses, the bosses have told Insurance Age.
SRG looking east for expansion with new backers
Specialist Risk Group is eyeing up buying in Europe and Asia, CEO Warren Downey has confirmed to Insurance Age.
Biba 2024: Zurich seeks to take SME service learnings into mid-market space
Zurich’s Harriet Conway, head of retail customer proposition, and Morgan Lyons head of mid-market told Insurance Age the insurer is targeting its teams “heavily” in terms of response times to brokers.
Biba 2024: Pen’s Nick Wright on staying disciplined and kissing frogs
Pen Underwriting’s chief development officer Nick Wright tackles consolidation in the managing general agents market, the risk of disintermediation for brokers, and the opportunities from artificial intelligence.
Biba 2024: SSP Broker has eight insurer schemes in pipeline – MD Matthews
Martyn Matthews, managing director of SSP Broker, said the software house has eight insurer schemes in the pipeline after bringing on three since February.
Biba 2024: Sedgwick’s Nicoll sees opportunity in entertainment emerging risks
Ex-Hollywood producer Alex Nicoll, head of media and entertainment at Sedgwick, has explained how his experience and having insider knowledge allows him to empathise with a situation in the sector and make quick decisions.
Biba 2024: Gallagher’s Peter Matthews upbeat on prospects for North West
Gallagher’s area managing director for the North has hailed ongoing organic growth in the North West and improved insurer service as the broking giant eyes up more acquisitions.
Biba 2024: Pen to hit £1bn GWP target a year early says Downey
Tom Downey, CEO Pen Underwriting, hopes the managing general agent will hit £1bn gross written premiums by the end of 2024 or early next year, 12 months ahead of schedule.
Biba 2024: Aviva not afraid of ‘tough’ conversations, but ‘categorially’ committed to broker PL, says MD Morris
Aviva has reiterated its commitment to brokered personal lines business, although it is not opposed to a bit of ‘tough’ love to maintain a consistent approach to the market.
Transparency, team and targets – Zurich boss David Nichols ready to meet and greet brokers at Biba
One year on from his first British Insurance Brokers’ Association conference in the Zurich hotseat, UK head of retail David Nichols shares his key messages for brokers ahead of the upcoming event in Manchester.
Bryson outlines one product, one platform, one rating ambition for RSA/NIG
Sonya Bryson, commercial lines managing director at RSA, has promised the insurer will not get lost being too inward looking as the integration with NIG proceeds, focusing instead on delivering for brokers as it seeks number one spot in the market.
Aviva’s David Martin on the art of the possible
After making a “substantive step change”, Aviva knows there is more to do, and will be meeting with brokers at the British Insurance Brokers’ Association’s conference to work together on what comes next, according to managing director of UKGI…
Interview: Simon McGinn on Dual’s regional ground-up build for brokers
In his first interview since taking up the role, Dual UK CEO Simon McGinn tells Insurance Age about his plans for the managing general agent, including expanding the reach with regional brokers and boosting the digital offering.
Hedron CEO Haggart eyes-up offering branded products
Chris Haggart, CEO of Hedron, intends to offer branded products drawing on the strength of the partnership with Broker Insights it entered into last year.
Broking Success: Weir Insurance managing director Karen Weir
Karen Weir, managing director of Weir Insurance, sees retraining non-insurance talent and retaining control as advantages as her business looks to grow by 15% in 2024.
Momentum to increase funding to help members acquire and recruit
Momentum Broker Solutions is looking to provide more financial support for its appointed representative partners, according to founder and managing director Howard Pepper.
Broking Success: Embracing technology
Mark Thomas, founder of Compare Insurance, is looking to harness the power of technology even further to continue the pace of 60% growth the business achieved last year.
Ian Lloyd on growing Iprism and delivering for brokers as Biba’s new partner
Ian Lloyd, CEO of Iprism, has promised brokers consistency and standout service, having signed up to be the British Insurance Brokers’ Association’s high-value home insurance scheme provider.
Taylor outlines plan to grow Aviva strategic accounts
Michelle Taylor, Aviva strategic accounts director, aims to be responsive and visible for brokers and sees opportunities after the insurer signed up to buy Probitas.
Interview: Henry Topham, Allianz
As Allianz rebrands its digital motor insurance product Flow, Insurance Age caught up with managing director of UK retail Henry Topham to hear about his route into insurance and what benefits brokers get from the provider’s omni-channel approach.
Academy pivoting to commercial with five more deals in pipeline, says CEO Normand
Buying Premierline has “dramatically” shifted the balance of Academy’s book from 50% personal lines to two-thirds commercial with the broker targeting 90% in the sector through a people-first string of acquisitions, according to CEO Gilles Normand.
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.