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South West tops survey for insurance account executive pay rises
The 2024 average salary for insurance account executives is up 7.5% in the South West, the highest rise in the UK closely followed by Wales and East Anglia, according to a survey by recruitment consultants Reed.
Blog: 'Do the right thing' to grow your own culture and future leaders
Broker management teams face many challenges in the post pandemic world, not least defining their company culture and attracting the next generation of talent. Mike Edgeley, group CEO of the Clear Group, offers a perspective on one roadmap to potential…
LMG unveils Futures Academy to boost under 30s working in specialty insurance
The London Market Group has announced that the EC3 insurance community will host its first 'Futures Academy', providing a fortnight of industry insights for more than 100 Year 12 students.
Are you the community/small broker of the year?
As part of the UK Broker Awards 2023, Insurance Age is looking to find the best FCA registered broker with less than £5m GWP.
Brokers can no longer rely on insurer ‘pipeline’ to win war for talent
Brokers need to build their own pipeline of staff to win the war for talent because insurers are not going to do it for them anymore.
Axa targets new broker employees with passport training solution
Axa Commercial is poised to launch a new programme aimed at new starters within broking firms.
In depth: The importance of cyber crime education for both brokers and SMEs
The potential seriousness of cyber attacks and their increasing frequency are big concerns to both brokers and their clients. Martin Friel investigates how important education around this risk can be.
CII denies exam costs are ‘far too high’ amid ‘recruitment crisis’
The Chartered Insurance Institute has been told its exam costs are ‘far too high’ and is being urged to cut prices to attract people into insurance amid a recruitment crisis.
Hiscox promotes trio from within to reshape broker leadership team
Hiscox has announced the appointment of James Stewart-Smith to broker sales director - a newly created role within the broker arm of its UK business. He will take up the role with immediate effect and be responsible for managing all seven regional…
Wiser Academy targets 500 recruits after getting UCAS recognition
Wiser Academy, the specialist insurance training provider, has been appointed to the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service register, which it claims makes it the only training company in the UK to be on this roster.
Opinion: The world of work has changed – can you?
Post-pandemic insurance brokers are still trying to get to grips with how to strike a balance when it comes to where employees work. With the battle for talent more fierce than ever, Andrew Mawson, founder of AWA, offers some advice on remaining fit for…
UK Broker Awards 2022: Introduction
Insurance Age content director Jonathan Swift reflects on the 2022 UK Broker Awards.
Former vice presidents vow to monitor CII after motion not debated at AGM
A move to bring an independent probe into ongoings at the Chartered Insurance Institute has fallen short at the first hurdle.
Former vice-presidents renew call for an independent review of the CII
A new motion calling for an independent review of the Chartered Insurance Institute is to be tabled at the organisation’s annual general meeting next month, Insurance Age has learnt.
Consumers rank broker knowledge equal with price
There remains an untapped well of potential clients for brokers made up of consumers valuing knowledge on a par with product price, according to the findings of exclusive research for Insurance Age.
Consumers back compulsory qualifications for brokers
Exclusive research for Insurance Age has laid bare that consumers want brokers to have a professional qualification in order to do the job.
CII group calls for mandatory broker qualifications
Rising stars of the insurance broking profession have called for the regulator to make it mandatory to have qualifications to advise clients on coverage.
CII seeks rising stars of insurance
The Chartered Insurance Institute is seeking up-and-coming insurance professionals to join the body’s flagship talent programme: the New Generation Group.
Prestige to make £3m investment in fresh brand
The brand will see 60 jobs made available in the provider's technical, product management, customer support, and marketing departments.
The accidental insurance broker – Brokerbility boss Ashwin Mistry
Profile: How Ashwin Mistry took a wrong turn and ended up in insurance. Interview by Siân Barton
Brunel Group opens new office in the North East following CEO relocation
Brunel Group has expanded into North East England with the opening of a new office in Stockton-on-Tees.