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Yutree MD optimistic for the future of independent brokers
Laura Hancock, managing director of Yutree Insurance, claimed brokers can have the “best of both worlds” – being financially successful and independent – as she urged independent brokers to not give up.
‘Don’t preach to us’, pleads Pen CEO
The key to a productive capacity partnership is allowing the MGA the freedom to act independently, delegates at the British Insurance Brokers’ Association’s conference heard.
DLG deal ‘on course’ and not a distraction for Aviva
Despite the Competitions and Markets Authority opening up a probe into the acquisition, Aviva’s Owen Morris remains confident the deal will still be done in mid-2025.
Throwback Thursday: CII card woes; Hiscox grows
Insurance Post’s Throwback Thursday steps back in time to May 1990 to remind you what was going on this week in insurance history: the Chartered Insurance Institute was suffering card woes, Hiscox was growing and Sun Alliance increased its stake in…
AI and MGAs have role to play in new era for insurance broking
Artificial intelligence will not replace advisors but will add to decision-making, while managing general agents will continue to become more and more relevant to brokers, delegates at the British Insurance Brokers’ Association’s conference heard today.
Biba names Caroline Barr as first female chair
In his opening address, British Insurance Brokers’ Association CEO Graeme Trudgill set out plans to keep the pedal pressed to the floor, as he also announced Caroline Barr as the incoming chair.
Biba launches ‘Ben the Broker’ advert campaign
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has launched a national advertising campaign to promote insurance brokers to SMEs.
Thomas Carroll keeping door open to expansion and M&A
Gareth Cotty, chief commercial officer of independent broker Thomas Carroll Group, has told Insurance Post that the firm isn’t ruling out opening more offices this year, or potential acquisitions.
Biba launches question guidance to reduce disclosure disputes
As the industry flocks to Manchester for the British Insurance Brokers’ Association conference, the trade body has launched cross industry guidance aimed at reducing disclosure misunderstandings.
FCA remains a work in progress
Trade Voice: Chris Croft, CEO of the London and International Insurance Brokers’ Association, says that while the regulator has made strides towards its new objectives, further cultural change is needed.
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Ajay Mistry, iCan
Ajay Mistry has consistently raised the bar for multicultural inclusion and career progression as co-founder and co-chair of iCan, the Insurance Cultural Awareness Network.
Chris Lay, Marsh McLennan
Chris Lay, CEO of Marsh McLennan UK, isn’t afraid of taking the regulators to task over the disproportionate amount of red tape restricting the growth of broking businesses.
Jane Kielty, Aon UK
Jane Kielty became Aon’s UK CEO at the start of 2024 and is spearheading the organisation’s ambitious growth plans.
David Ross, Ardonagh Group
David Ross, CEO of The Ardonagh Group, is a man with a growing global reach who continues to shun social media.
Michael Rea, Gallagher
Michael Rea was appointed CEO of Gallagher’s UK & Ireland broking business in January 2024 and leads more than 6000 colleagues.
David Howden, Howden Group
David Howden’s 30th year as founder and chief executive of Howden Group “proved to be one to remember”, with Howden managing to break the £3bn revenue barrier.
Brokers push for more tech and faster service from insurers
Aviva’s latest broker barometer has revealed that ‘greater use of digital tech’ is at the top of the list of improvements to insurer service.
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Broadway appoints ex-Bollington CEO as a director
Paul Moors, former CEO of Bollington Insurance Brokers, has been appointed as a director at Broadway Insurance Partners.
Konsileo could raise more funds as it looks to ramp up recruitment
Konsileo CEO and founder John Warburton has told Insurance Post the broker could look to raise more funds to achieve its recruitment targets over the next two years.
Cyber claims decrease following 2023 spike
Research from Marsh has revealed that UK cyber claims decreased by 20% in 2024 following a spike in 2023.
How IT innovation is affecting insurance brokers
As thousands pack their bags for next week’s British Insurance Brokers’ Association conference in Manchester, Tom Luckham explores the ongoing reinvention of insurance distribution and the different challenges as well as opportunities this new era…
Zurich CEO outlines plan to compete on value rather than price
Drazen Jaksic, CEO of Zurich UK, has shared he won’t be slashing the price of the provider’s general insurance policies anytime soon in a bid to swiftly grow the business.
Instagram ghost broker jailed
A man has been jailed for one year after being found guilty of selling invalid car insurance policies on Instagram.
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.