Despite the incessant mud-slinging going on between the networks, Backchat was heartened to discover that the Christmas spirit has, for the moment at least, prevailed.
Apart from the commission-wrapped presents winging their way to Broker Network members, chief executive Grant Ellis – evidently shocked to hear of Willis UK boss Brendan McManus’ intention to make like the Grinch and steal them – has suggested that the two put their money where their proverbial mouths are.
“I’m willing to wager with Brendan,” he declared. “If he takes more members of mine than I take of his, I’ll buy him dinner.”
By all accounts, it should be one hell of a feast.
Indeed, with reports suggesting that Ellis will pocket somewhere in the region of £15m following the impending acquisition by Towergate, Backchat wonders if he might consider extending the offer to Willis’ 13,000 employees worldwide.
Either that, or perhaps a small donation, instead, to help put Willis’ -launched family cookbook to proper use.
Hosted by comedian and actor Tom Allen, 34 Gold, 23 Silver and 22 Bronze awards were handed out across an amazing 34 categories recognising brilliance and innovation right across the breadth of UK general insurance.
