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Howden bolsters presence in the North West with Manchester headquarters
Howden Insurance as opened its first North West headquarters with a new office in Manchester, boosting the broker's presence in the region.
Broker Expo 2024: Education part of solution to cyber cover confusion
Specialist insurers can provide cyber cover expertise and training to brokers to build confidence, according to experts at the Broker Expo 2024 in Birmingham.
Anscombe, Thomas Carroll and Konsileo among the winners at UK Broker Awards 2024
Thomas Carroll Group scooped the Broker of the Year award, and Seventeen Group CEO Paul Anscombe won the Achievement Award, at the UK Broker Awards last night in Birmingham.
Q&A: Aviva’s Jason Storah
One year into the role, Jason Storah, UK and Ireland general insurance CEO at Aviva, tells Insurance Age about the goals he is happy to be challenged on in another 12 months’ time, what the Probitas deal means for regional brokers and reflects on recent…
Broker Expo 2024 Countdown: Nick Hobbs, chief distribution officer, Allianz Commercial
As we count down to Insurance Age’s Broker Week, we asked our Broker Expo speakers to share some insights into the event, market issues and who are the most heavy metal people in insurance. Today, we focus on Nick Hobbs, chief distribution officer at…
Blog: Going back to school to solve the broking skills crisis
Brokers could play an important role in plugging the skills gap in insurance with early educational efforts. Martyn Mathews, MD of SSP Broker, explains.
AbbeyAutoline grows apprenticeship programme with new recruitment drive
Northern Ireland based broker AbbeyAutoline has launched a recruitment drive for school leavers and young professionals to join its established apprenticeship programme.
Over half of businesses have no flood action plan
A survey by Previsco has revealed that 54% of public sector and private companies do not have an action plan in place to deal with the increased risk of flooding.
Interview: Tuplin on turning up the heat with Ardonagh
Richard Tuplin, CEO of Advisory Insurance Brokers at Ardonagh, shares his insights on leading the transformational change that is garnering praise from the sector and the non-negotiable culture that is bringing success.
UK Broker Awards 2024 shortlist announced
Today Insurance Age can reveal the shortlist for the 2024 UK Broker Awards.
Gauntlet sees first graduate of Broker Builder and ARs joining from other networks
Gauntlet managing director, Roger Gaunt, told Insurance Age he is “frustrated” with the number of account executives that have joined its Broker Builder but highlighted the number of appointed representatives switching from other networks.
CII opens for applications to 13th year of New Generation Programme
The Chartered Insurance Institute is seeking the industry’s rising stars for its 2024 New Generation Programme.
Cowens MD aims for minimum 10% income growth this year
Mark Wilson, managing director of Cowens Group’s general insurance division, told Insurance Age he would be “disappointed” if income didn't grow by at least 10% by the end of the year.
Flood Re CEO Andy Bord steps down after seven years
Andy Bord, CEO of Flood Re, will be stepping down at its annual general meeting this July after seven years in the role.
Biba 2024: Experts have mixed outlook on UK economy
In the Biba 2024 conference session ‘What’s next for the economy?’, hosted by Clive Myrie, the panel expressed mixed views on the outlook for the UK, focusing on productivity, regulation and the election.
Brokers, are you sure you don’t have a D&I problem?
Why is Link – the LGBTQ+ insurance network – at the British Insurance Brokers’ Association Conference next week? Because it wants to support brokers on diversity and inclusion, according to co-chair Maxim Cook and committee member Erik Johnson.
Transparency, team and targets – Zurich boss David Nichols ready to meet and greet brokers at Biba
One year on from his first British Insurance Brokers’ Association conference in the Zurich hotseat, UK head of retail David Nichols shares his key messages for brokers ahead of the upcoming event in Manchester.
Partners& launches apprenticeship scheme
Partners& has launched an apprenticeship scheme – named “16 to CEO” – to encourage young people from diverse backgrounds to explore the insurance industry as a viable career.
Konsileo launches academy and grows peer-to-peer learning
Konsileo has launched Konsileo Academy with four content pillars and expanded its peer-to-peer learning.
The growing role for brokers in fighting insurance fraud
With reports of fraud escalating in terms of value or number, the role of brokers in combatting these crimes should not be underestimated. Edward Murray looks at the controls, validation tools and processes being implemented to support both detection and…
Broking Success: Weir Insurance managing director Karen Weir
Karen Weir, managing director of Weir Insurance, sees retraining non-insurance talent and retaining control as advantages as her business looks to grow by 15% in 2024.