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Q&A: Mathew Rowles, Malago Insurance
Mathew Rowles, founder and managing director of Malago Insurance Brokers, speaks to Insurance Post regarding the firm’s 10th anniversary and the importance of remaining independent.
Hidden risks in insurers’ culture and misconduct data
Insurers are under growing regulatory pressure to treat non-financial misconduct as a core conduct risk, according to Loka Venkatramana from Pathlight Associates, who says they should use cultural and behavioural data with the same rigour as financial…
Q&A: Brett Sainty, BLW Insurance Brokers
Brett Sainty, CEO of BLW Insurance Brokers, shares how he intends to double the business in the next five years plus what differentiates it from the consolidators.
What does belonging mean in the insurance industry?
To coincide with this year’s Dive In Festival theme Belonging builds tomorrow, Damisola Sulaiman examines why belonging is more important than ever now and what insurance companies must do to rise to the occasion.
Big Interview: Rob Worrell, Everywhen
Rob Worrell, CEO of Everywhen, talks to Insurance Post about the firm’s rebrand, its M&A appetite, and why he thinks the industry’s rate of consolidation is sustainable.
WTW Networks MD teases ‘transformational’ plans
John Read, managing director of WTW Networks has noticed a reduction in consolidation, and teased some “transformational” changes at the firm.
Why a thriving independent broker market is more important than ever
View from the Top: John Read, managing director of WTW Networks, calls on broker networks, insurers and the Financial Conduct Authority to play their part in reinvigorating the dwindling independent broker marketplace.
Access deal; Clearspeed’s work with 1st Central; Lockton’s risk lead
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Ardonagh boosts revenue as it completes more than 60 purchases
Ardonagh Group’s financial results for 2024 showed while total income grew by 24%, most of that was due to the 68 acquisitions the business made throughout the year.
Ardonagh close to securing $2.5bn to fund expansion
The insurance broker is reportedly nearing an agreement to raise as much as $2.5bn (£1.9bn) from investors, which will help fund growth.
Phil Bayles replacing Bennett as MD of Bravo Networks
Phil Bayles has been appointed managing director of Bravo Networks on an interim basis, alongside his role as chief commercial officer at Ardonagh Advisory.
When will insurance get more female leaders?
Analysis: Damisola Sulaiman highlights the barriers preventing women in insurance from attaining senior-level positions today, and questions whether the move away from diversity, equality and inclusion initiatives in the US could hamper efforts to gain…
Ki and QBE’s partnership; Rokstone’s leadership changes; IUAD’s milestone hit
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
D&G now delivering Uber-like claims experience
A year on from buying US-based insurtech Nana Technologies, which has a data-driven repair platform that handles all aspects of the repair logistics process, Domestic & General’s CEO Matthew Crummack has revealed the insurer now offers an “Uber-like”…
Broker Review of the Year 2024
Brokers were pleased with M&A activity in 2024 but ticked off by disproportionate regulation, capacity exiting the market and artificial intelligence failing to live up to expectations.
Q&A: John Dunn, Brokerbility
After more than 18 months into his role as MD of Brokerbility, John Dunn catches up with Insurance Post to discuss bring clarity to the networks, refreshing tired shcemes, and how he hopes to help partners and members "outperform the market"
Sompo’s marine proposition; Lockton’s charity walk; Allianz Partner’s travel director
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
How to axe insurance’s Old Boys’ Club
Analysis: Damisola Sulaiman examines the insurance industry’s efforts to dismantle its Old Boys’ Club culture, highlighting initiatives to promote diversity in recruitment, while exploring the challenges that remain in creating a truly inclusive…
Q&A: Jonathan Hewett, Thatcham Research
Jonathan Hewett, CEO, Thatcham Research offers an insight into its shifting relationship with manufacturers; grappling with EV reparability; and emerging motor risks.
Make-up of the insurance industry in 2024 revealed
Insurance Post’s 2024 Census shows women have smashed through the industry’s glass ceiling, and most employees are only going into the office on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, post-pandemic.
How to make the most of industry conferences
Heather Lambert, group sales director of Claims Consortium Group, shares her advice on how to ensure conferences aren’t just an overwhelming rush of presentations, visiting stands and networking in the latest Insurance Post Top Tips video.