Recruitment
iCAN teams up with Insurance Age as official UK Broker Week partner
Insurance Age is delighted to announced the Insurance Cultural Awareness Network as an official partner of the inaugural 2023 UK Broker Week.
Aston Lark continues expansion with Reading branch
Aston Lark has opened an office in Reading – its third new branch in 2023 – as part of the broker’s regional push.
Arch names Starkie as Manchester branch manager
Arch Insurance’s UK regional division has appointed Janine Starkie as branch manager in Manchester with immediate effect.
Academy Insurance updates on sale after deal fell through
Personal lines specialist Academy Insurance Services’ shareholders are going through due diligence in a sale process, according to a filing at Companies House.
Brokers can no longer rely on insurer ‘pipeline’ to win war for talent
Brokers need to build their own pipeline of staff to win the war for talent because insurers are not going to do it for them anymore.
Blog: Is a coming revolution in employee competition law set to rock the broker sector?
In light of the government’s plans to reform non-compete covenants, Anna Birtwistle, a partner at Farrer & Co, reflects on the potential for ‘seismic’ change in broker recruitment.
Hear from WTW, Gallagher, Movo, Brokerbility and Applied at the next Broker Breakfast session
The next Insurance Age Broker Breakfast will take place on Wednesday 14 June in Bristol.
Industry must work together to tackle recruitment challenges - Davies Group
Director of Davies Learning Solutions at Davies Group, Carolyn Blunt, has urged the insurance industry to come together to help tackle recruitment challenges.
Ex-Hiscox UK boss Thaker joins rival insurer in bid to woo regional brokers
Bob Thaker has joined Sompo International to help boost its proposition to brokers across the UK.
Time to “bust that lack of talent myth”, says Idex Consulting CEO
The CEO of Idex Consulting, Matt Green, has stressed that there is no lack of talent in the insurance industry, and that recruitment challenges often lie with employers.
Broking Success: Staying in a positive mindset
Operations director at amb Insurance Services, Peter Lycett, spoke with Sophie Locke-Cooper about why he has remained in insurance, and the importance of getting your culture right.
Succession planning: developing the senior manager talent of the future
Talent recruitment continues to be a major issue for brokers at all levels of seniority. With this in mind, Rachel Gordon looks at what insurers can do to help intermediaries develop their future leaders.
Editor’s letter: Sorry insurers, your staff ain’t worth stealing
In the weeks leading up to the British Insurance Brokers’ Association conference, I had a number of ‘state of market’ meetings with brokers
Manchester, Liverpool and the buoyant North West are under the spotlight
As we put Covid-19 behind us, Sophie Locke-Cooper discovers brokers in the North West are positive about the prospects of the local market despite worldwide economic challenges such as inflation and UK-wide issues such as recruitment and talent retention.
Zurich research pinpoints flexible working as antidote to older worker exodus
A lack of flexible job opportunities is the main obstacle preventing over-50s from staying in the workforce longer, according to Zurich.
Axa Commercial boosts regional footprint with Southampton branch
Axa Commercial has opened in Southampton – its 13th UK branch – in line with its commitment to growing its regional trading footprint.
Policy Expert reveals recruitment drive
Personal lines insurtech Policy Expert has confirmed plans to add 26 people across its technology, customer services and operational divisions.
People Moves: 10 - 14 April 2023
Stay in the loop with the latest personnel moves in insurance.
Aston Lark recruits Boswell duo to open Norwich office
Aston Lark has opened a new office in Norwich, which will be headed by former Alan Boswell director James Monkhouse.
Markerstudy chief outlines challenges over salary expectations and broker telematics
Mike Wall, Markerstudy head of non-standard, described the challenges facing its telematics brand Smart Driver Club Insurance in a very competitive market.
Pen Underwriting CEO eyes more M&A to get closer to £1bn GWP target
Pen Underwriting CEO Tom Downey claims the business is on track to hit its £1bn GWP target within three years - and that it will reach it by both diversifying and building on what it has already got.
Nadia Côté to lead Allianz Commercial in UK
Allianz Group named Nadia Côté as commercial managing director UK, effective 1 May.
Towergate targets £1.5bn after breaking through £1bn GWP barrier
Towergate achieved more than £1bn of gross written premium in 2022 for the first time ever and has set its sights on £1.5bn in just a few years, chief executive Richard Tuplin has revealed to Insurance Age.
More than 70% of brokers have a vacancy amid intense recruitment challenges
Some 71% of brokers are looking to fill a role, with 23% of vacancies open for four months or more, according to the latest research by Aviva.