Interview
Interview: Henry Topham, Allianz
As Allianz rebrands its digital motor insurance product Flow, Insurance Age caught up with managing director of UK retail Henry Topham to hear about his route into insurance and what benefits brokers get from the provider’s omni-channel approach.
Academy pivoting to commercial with five more deals in pipeline, says CEO Normand
Buying Premierline has “dramatically” shifted the balance of Academy’s book from 50% personal lines to two-thirds commercial with the broker targeting 90% in the sector through a people-first string of acquisitions, according to CEO Gilles Normand.
IWD 2024: Geo’s Jaime Swindle on coaching and mentoring
For International Women’s Day, Insurance Age discussed with Geo Underwriting leader Jaime Swindle how women should embrace their different approach to their male colleagues.
IWD 2024: “Be a self-promoter,” urges Tysers’ Nicola Leighton
For International Women’s Day Insurance Age caught up with Nicola Leighton, national sales director at Tysers Retail on how women must grasp any opportunity to develop their career.
IWD 2024: “Always be authentic to yourself,” says Zurich’s Jacqui Kelly
For International Women’s Day, Insurance Age spoke with Jacqui Kelly, Zurich’s head of sales and distribution to see what the industry can do to help promote women up into more senior roles.
Aviva boss Storah commits to consistency and stability for brokers
Jason Storah, CEO of UK and Ireland general insurance at Aviva, has hailed the insurer’s “really strong” results and promised brokers will benefit from the Probitas deal in 2024 alongside ongoing commitment and stability across commercial and personal…
Momentum building with brokers into 2024, says Hiscox leader Musselle
Hiscox is adding 10 specialist regional underwriters to continue its push with brokers having grown the business last year, group chief underwriting officer Joanne Musselle told Insurance Age.
Sporting Sponsor: McGill and Partners and Kings Cross Steelers
Insurance Age caught up with McGill and Partners to find out more about its sponsorship of the Kings Cross Steelers.
Start-up fleet broker aims for 90% app uptake
Start-up fleet broking specialist Hummingbird Insurance Services is aiming to create a sustainable motor portfolio that runs at an industry-leading loss ratio.
Broking Success: Jonathan Evans, Sustain
Sustain’s founder Jonathan Evans aims to make a difference to environmental, social and corporate governance in the broking space.
April leaders on moving into UK with Lexham buy
Moving into the UK with the purchase of Lexham is part of a plan to build Europe’s premier two-wheels specialist broker, rather than the start of a buying frenzy as a new consolidator, April Group leaders have confirmed.
Tint’s Jodi Cartwright on shifting the customer acquisition timeline
Tint Financial Services is targeting going live with broking before the end of the year with the goal of becoming an award-winning broker, chief commercial officer Jodi Cartwright has confirmed.
Mathews on his trust and growth mission at SSP
The foundations have been laid at SSP and with a programme of enhancements to roll out in 2024, the software house is confident of delivering for customers on the road to user growth next year, according to Martyn Mathews, managing director of SSP Broker.
Profile: Kelly Ogley, Howden – Growth strategy
Kelly Ogley, CEO of Howden Consumer and Local Commercial, outlines the firm’s growth strategy and urges women to back themselves.
Interview: Matt Pawley, NFP
NFP’s Matt Pawley reflects on record levels of M&A, organic growth, brands and business as usual as the Aon deal looms.
Brokerbility and Gauntlet aim to help the next generation of broker
Gauntlet leader Roger Gaunt and Brokerbility boss John Dunn tell Insurance Age how both can help the next generation of broker.
Phil Bayles on the etrading and data future for Bravo Networks
Bravo Networks’ delayed Bravo Digital Trader will go live in coming weeks as Ardonagh leader Phil Bayles hailed an “unbelievable asset”, Insurance Age can reveal.
Zurich SME head Edwards: Speed and service key to maintaining double-digit growth
Zurich is seeking to improve its referral process and continue to invest in underwriters as part of its drive for double-digit new business growth across the SME space.
Prosura hits £3m GWP in a year
Prosura has already reached £3m gross written premiums, according to Jon Newall, managing director, since it began trading at the beginning of 2023.
The Traitors’ Andrew Jenkins: “I can’t lie to save my life”
Andrew Jenkins, commercial account executive at PG Insurance, came fourth in BBC’s The Traitors series two in front of a peak audience of 6.9m people.
Aviva leaders on simplification for brokers at heart of changes
Aviva’s 2023 actions will see it move up the gears with brokers this year, according to leaders Ryan Birbeck and Michael Yabantu.
Eleven targets hundreds of members in network in next few years
Dawn Derbyshire, managing director of Eleven Network, and David Bruce, Acrisure UK chief operating officer and network CEO, on building to be bigger and better.
Sporting Sponsor: Towergate and Cardiff Devils
Insurance Age caught up with Howard Phillips to find out more about Towergate’s sponsorship of the Cardiff Devils.
Interview: Kevin Morton, Zurich Private Clients
Kevin Morton, head of Zurich Private Clients, scrutinises the issues that affected the high net worth market in 2023 and shares what is coming next from the specialist provider in 2024.