Fully Comp episode 10: When will we meet again? – the future of insurance networking in 2021 (part one)
Welcome to the latest episode of Fully Comp, Post’s video series tackling some of the biggest issues in insurance. Today we ask the question: When will we meet again?
With the UK’s largest insurance gathering the British Insurance Brokers’ Association Conference cancelled as an in person event next year - on the back of numerous similar cancellations in 2020 due to Covid-19 - what does this mean for networking?
The market has a long standing commitment to face-to-face interactions, asserting it is a ‘people’ business, so how does insurance get business done in 2021?
With this in mind, Post content director Jonathan Swift brought together a panel of experts to discuss questions such as:
- Is the insurance sector a poorer place with reduced or no in person networking?
- Is it possible to replicate the in person networking experience satisfactorily virtually?
- How easy has it been to a) maintain business contacts and b) generate new business during the last nine months?
- What advice would you give to Biba as it prepares for the 2021 conference to go virtual?
- What business development lessons from lockdown will survive if and when things return to relative normalcy?
Participants:
Tracey Cookson, associate director, Thornton Tomasetti
Neil Johnson, executive director, Brandformula
Sandra McDonald, head of client services, McLarens
Nick Milton, UK head of sales and distribution, Pen Underwriting
Mark O’Mahony, sales director, Iprosurv
Tracey Smith, head of insuretech and fintech, Covea
Only users who have a paid subscription or are part of a corporate subscription are able to print or copy content.
To access these options, along with all other subscription benefits, please contact info@postonline.co.uk or view our subscription options here: http://subscriptions.postonline.co.uk/subscribe
You are currently unable to print this content. Please contact info@postonline.co.uk to find out more.
You are currently unable to copy this content. Please contact info@postonline.co.uk to find out more.
Copyright Infopro Digital Limited. All rights reserved.
As outlined in our terms and conditions, https://www.infopro-digital.com/terms-and-conditions/subscriptions/ (point 2.4), printing is limited to a single copy.
If you would like to purchase additional rights please email info@postonline.co.uk
Copyright Infopro Digital Limited. All rights reserved.
You may share this content using our article tools. As outlined in our terms and conditions, https://www.infopro-digital.com/terms-and-conditions/subscriptions/ (clause 2.4), an Authorised User may only make one copy of the materials for their own personal use. You must also comply with the restrictions in clause 2.5.
If you would like to purchase additional rights please email info@postonline.co.uk
More on People
Q&A: James Eveling, Woodgate & Clark
James Eveling, managing director of loss adjuster Woodgate & Clark, addresses the war for talent and discusses the firm’s growth plans plus its new claims system.
Big Interview: Sam White, Stella Insurance
Sam White, CEO of Stella Insurance, discusses her journey from aspiring stunt woman to insurance entrepreneur, the impact of her unconventional career path, and her mission to drive innovation and inclusivity within the industry.
Diary of an Insurer: Allianz Partners’ Matt Crawford
After cycling from London to Paris in 24 hours, Matt Crawford, head of sales for roadside assistance at Allianz Partners, keeps motors running during his working week and learns lessons from the provider's travel insurance business.
Big Brother is watching 45% of insurance employees
Almost half (45%) of insurance employees have their working time strictly monitored with 41% admitting leaders are always watching whether they’re on task during work hours.
Sam White’s Stella to launch domestic abuse insurance in UK
Stella Insurance is set to launch a domestic abuse insurance product in the UK, to go alongside its motor policy, Insurance Post can reveal.
Big Interview: Andy Bord, Flood Re
On his last day as Flood Re CEO, Andy Bord catches up with Emma Ann Hughes on how the scheme will end in 2039, his pride around Build Back Better, plus why Labour’s promise to build more homes must be accompanied by a robust planning framework.
Kelsall leaves Allianz for sweet role at Marshmallow
Nick Kelsall, head of insurance claims at Allianz UK, is leaving the insurer in September, Insurance Post can reveal.
Former Crawford exec Sadowski returns with senior TPA role
Former senior Crawford manager Lee Sadowski has returned to the claims management space joining home emergency third party administration specialist Preferred as chief strategy officer to help ramp up its insurance presence.