Recruitment
Time to “bust that lack of talent myth”, says Idex Consulting CEO
The CEO of Idex Consulting, Matt Green, has stressed that there is no lack of talent in the insurance industry, and that recruitment challenges often lie with employers.
Broking Success: Staying in a positive mindset
Operations director at amb Insurance Services, Peter Lycett, spoke with Sophie Locke-Cooper about why he has remained in insurance, and the importance of getting your culture right.
Succession planning: developing the senior manager talent of the future
Talent recruitment continues to be a major issue for brokers at all levels of seniority. With this in mind, Rachel Gordon looks at what insurers can do to help intermediaries develop their future leaders.
Editor’s letter: Sorry insurers, your staff ain’t worth stealing
In the weeks leading up to the British Insurance Brokers’ Association conference, I had a number of ‘state of market’ meetings with brokers
Manchester, Liverpool and the buoyant North West are under the spotlight
As we put Covid-19 behind us, Sophie Locke-Cooper discovers brokers in the North West are positive about the prospects of the local market despite worldwide economic challenges such as inflation and UK-wide issues such as recruitment and talent retention.
Zurich research pinpoints flexible working as antidote to older worker exodus
A lack of flexible job opportunities is the main obstacle preventing over-50s from staying in the workforce longer, according to Zurich.
Axa Commercial boosts regional footprint with Southampton branch
Axa Commercial has opened in Southampton – its 13th UK branch – in line with its commitment to growing its regional trading footprint.
Policy Expert reveals recruitment drive
Personal lines insurtech Policy Expert has confirmed plans to add 26 people across its technology, customer services and operational divisions.
People Moves: 10 - 14 April 2023
Stay in the loop with the latest personnel moves in insurance.
Aston Lark recruits Boswell duo to open Norwich office
Aston Lark has opened a new office in Norwich, which will be headed by former Alan Boswell director James Monkhouse.
Markerstudy chief outlines challenges over salary expectations and broker telematics
Mike Wall, Markerstudy head of non-standard, described the challenges facing its telematics brand Smart Driver Club Insurance in a very competitive market.
Pen Underwriting CEO eyes more M&A to get closer to £1bn GWP target
Pen Underwriting CEO Tom Downey claims the business is on track to hit its £1bn GWP target within three years - and that it will reach it by both diversifying and building on what it has already got.
Nadia Côté to lead Allianz Commercial in UK
Allianz Group named Nadia Côté as commercial managing director UK, effective 1 May.
Towergate targets £1.5bn after breaking through £1bn GWP barrier
Towergate achieved more than £1bn of gross written premium in 2022 for the first time ever and has set its sights on £1.5bn in just a few years, chief executive Richard Tuplin has revealed to Insurance Age.
More than 70% of brokers have a vacancy amid intense recruitment challenges
Some 71% of brokers are looking to fill a role, with 23% of vacancies open for four months or more, according to the latest research by Aviva.
Burns & Wilcox looks towards M&As, recruitment and online SMEs to bolster growth
The managing general agent and underwriting business has plans to expand its team, and is open to mergers and acquisitions as a tool for growth during 2023.
Broking Success: From banking to insurance
H&H Insurance Brokers managing director Paul Graham speaks to Sophie Locke-Cooper about how he transitioned from banking to broking, and why less regulation along with product evolution makes the sector so rewarding and exciting.
Profile: Katie Baker - Women in C-suite
Ahead of International Women’s Day on 8 March, chief operating officer at My First, Katie Baker, shares her route to the top, and the importance of vocal role models.
MGAA edges closer to membership milestone
The Managing General Agents’ Association’s CEO Mike Keating has revealed that the trade body is close to surpassing 200 full members in the next couple of months.
Survey reveals pay concerns and potential further job-market churn
A survey by recruitment consultants Reed has revealed that a fifth of employees in insurance and financial services are actively seeking new job opportunities, and more than a third are considering looking for a new job.
CII confirms John Bissell’s retirement
John Bissell will be retiring from his role as the Chartered Insurance Institute’s chief operating officer, and board member, in early April 2023.
Brit-owned Ki doubles GWP in second year of trading to almost £700m
The Brit-owned algorithmically driven Lloyd’s syndicate Ki has more than doubled its gross written premium to $834.1m (£698.6m) in 2022 – its second year of trading, reporting a combined operating ratio of 99.4%.
Colm Tully to head up Paymentshield
Colm Tully has been appointed to lead Ardonagh-owned Paymentshield, succeeding Rob Evans.
Ignite stresses the importance of a gender-balanced industry
Jess Burton, head of operations at Ignite, has urged the insurance sector to become more gender balanced in order for the industry to keep moving forward.