Una Alliance
People Moves: 18 - 22 January 2021
Stay up-to-date with the latest personnel changes in the world of broking and insurance.
Una Conference 2019: Insurance sector ripe for Uber-level disruption, warns Tim Ryan
The executive chairman of the Una Alliance told conference attendees that they need to ensure they understand changing buying decisions and new types of consumer.
Revealed: UK Broker Awards shortlist
Find out who is in the running to win a trophy at The Brewery on 13 September.
Slow take-up of standardised Toba template was expected, says Biba
CEO Steve White hopes for a domino effect as networks, including Una Alliance, consider adopting the template.
Cyber experts dispute Mactavish report
Market “utterly perplexed” by report which accused some brokers of “scaremongering” to sell products and suggested some cover did not match the needs of companies.
Una Conference 2018: Time to take action on diversity
Bruce Stevenson calls for industry-wide action on diversity and says all brokers should have a specially appointed officer to drive change.
Una Conference 2018: Alliance to refresh its model
Executive chairman Tim Ryan says the organisation has taken a "critical view" of the business over the last year.
Finch and ICB mull rebrand options and confirm merging date
Verlingue bought ICB at the start of August.
Resisting Toba change would be “lunacy” – Tim Ryan
Chairman of Biba’s committee urges industry to back new offering.
Insurance Cares: When complying can be rewarding
Tim Ryan, chairman at Ryan's, discusses the benefits of protecting vulnerable customers and urges brokers to change their thinking.
Una Conference 2017: Access to data is key for brokers
Allianz’s David Martin says brokers need to use their judgement when trying to keep up with technology and the changing market.
Una Conference 2017: MRIB joins Una Alliance
Independent broker alliance now controls a GWP of £400m across the UK.
BBi Horsham awarded chartered status
New status places emphasis on professional qualifications and high standard of advice and service, says broker.
LV joins Una’s panel
In the partnership both companies will look to create "innovative products" to their broker partners.
Una survey shows consumers are influenced by add-ons
Organisation says 70% reported they could be influenced by add-ons, despite the FCA banning opt-out methods of selling in April this year.
Una adds Berns Brett as a new member
Second agreement in a week takes alliance up to 13 members.
Cowens joins Una
Alliance of brokers hints at further membership expansion in 2016.
Una welcomes employee ownership model
Ryan praises TEn’s move as “admirable”.
Hiscox president warns that FCA is "hunting" for insurance "scalp"
Former Hiscox chairman in plea for broker honesty.
Broker alliance Unitas reveals Una rebrand
Alliance rebrands in effort to strengthen offer to stakeholders.
Unitas chooses Acturis for commercial e-trade
Unitas has teamed up with Acturis to provide its 13 members with an e-trading solution for commercial insurance.