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WTW spies SME affinity opportunity following investment ‘gear change’
WTW has invested in its affinity insurance capabilities, with the aim of establishing programmes targeted at SMEs as well as consumers.
Brokers aiming for net zero more than doubles in two years
The proportion of brokers taking steps to achieve net zero has more than doubled in just two years, according to research from Aviva.
Q&A: Liz Hopper, Harry Hall
Liz Hopper, managing director of equestrian specialist Harry Hall, shares how she plans to attract 10,000 more horse owners and how she switched the 130-year-old riding attire business to a membership model offering insurance.
Industry watches as election puts Martyn’s Law passage in doubt
Anticipated legislation targeted at boosting public premises’ resilience to terrorist attacks could now be delayed by the dissolution of parliament ahead of July’s general election.
Aviva building out strategic broker proposition
Aviva is undertaking a process in which it is engaging with key, strategic brokers in order to build out a new proposition, with a view to launch by January 2025 at the latest.
CII Broking Community’s Patel on insurance’s war for talent
Trade Voice: Isha Patel, managing director for the South East at Partners& and a member of the Chartered Insurance Institute’s Broking Community, says the industry needs to go above and beyond remuneration to attract talent.
Aon’s Kielty sees difficult year ahead and low growth for clients
Experts at the Biba 2024 conference session ‘What’s next for the economy?’, hosted by Clive Myrie, shared mixed outlooks for the UK, looking at regulation, labour market and upcoming election.
Sobering reading for those with a Biba hangover
Editor’s View: If you are nursing a hangover after going to this year’s British Insurance Brokers’ Association conference then Emma Ann Hughes reckons you missed the point of attending the annual gathering in Manchester.
Aon’s Thelwell on ensuring quality and support for UK businesses
View from the Top: Joe Thelwell, UK head of SME at Aon, outlines how the sector can usher small and medium-sized businesses through heightened volatility.
Work from home is a battleground in war for talent
Broker boss Shona Robertson has said rivals with work from home policies are stopping her from achieving more office work time.
Zurich consolidates UK commercial and retail distribution teams
From 20 May, Zurich UK will consolidate its commercial and retail distribution teams into one unit for brokers accessing the business, Insurance Post can reveal.
Insurance industry has huge role to play in raising awareness of Martyn’s Law
Experts at the 2024 British Insurance Brokers’ Association Conference have flagged the huge role brokers and insurers have to play in raising awareness of the incoming legislation aimed at protecting premises from terrorist attacks.
Biba CEO Trudgill reveals crushing weight of regulation on brokers in inaugural speech
Biba CEO Graeme Trudgill has urged the FCA to allow brokers a ‘period of stability’ so they can flourish and help the economy following years of rising regulatory workload.
Biba follows ABI in addressing premium finance
Less than a month after the Association of British Insurers published guidance for members providing premium finance to customers, the British Insurance Brokers’ Association has followed suit.
Biba defends centuries-old commission model
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has today launched a guide encouraging members to stick to the traditional commission model and warning of the dangers of straying from it.
Jensten restructures after £170m fundraise
Following the recent announcement of its £170m in fundraising, Jensten has announced a “strategic reorganisation” with the view “to triple the premium managed” by the MGA business within the next four years.
Simon Matson, Gallagher
Simon Matson, executive vice president of Gallagher Global Brokerage, is a familiar face in the general insurance industry.
Mike Bruce, Brown & Brown
Since his appearance on last year’s Insurance Post Power List, Mike Bruce has been promoted to CEO of Brown & Brown Europe and has also finally joined LinkedIn.
Julie Page, Aon
Julie Page, CEO of EMEA at Aon, has slipped down three places in this year’s Insurance Post Power List due to the fact Jane Kielty has risen up the ranks and stepped up to spearhead the organisation’s UK growth plans.
David Ross, Ardonagh Group
David Ross, CEO of Ardonagh Group, is standing next to Markerstudy’s Kevin Spencer once again.
David Howden, Howden Group
David Howden started his career as a broker at Alexander Howden in 1981 and today his name can be seen on most high streets up and down the land.
Quote speed and data accessibility at top of brokers’ wish list
Aviva's broker barometer has put access to data and insight, and speed of quotes at the top of broker wish lists as insurer service continues to be a top challenge.
Former colleagues pay tribute to David Sweeney
Former colleagues of ex-Hiscox, Sterling and Brightside manager David Sweeney have paid tribute to him after he sadly passed away at the end of last month.
Has the Biba Conference shed its ‘Butlin’s for Brokers’ reputation?
Content Director’s View: Jonathan Swift looks at whether the British Insurance Brokers’ Association Conference has shed its image as a booze-up for brokers and how it might have achieved it.