Interviews – Page 20
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IT InterviewSimon Taylor: The independent broker ‘not interested in M&A’
Reich Insurance Group exceeded its five-year GWP target ahead of schedule – its chief executive tells Insurance Times the secret to running a successful broking business
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IT InterviewHowden Group aims to be new insurance industry ‘challenger’
The broking group plans to develop a ’lead position’ across continental Europe after now cementing its status as ’the new powerhouse in the UK market’, says chief executive
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IT Interview‘We haven’t got this cookie cutter way’ when it comes to M&A – NFP
Rather than implementing a plug and play model following acquisitions, NFP aims to give new business buys accountability and responsibility, says UK and Ireland chief executive
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IT InterviewPeter Giger: Tackling the climate change crisis calls for another industrial revolution
Zurich’s group chief risk officer argues that the ‘status quo cannot last’ to combat the climate change crisis successfully
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IT InterviewProperty claims inflation and digital support tools will continue to impact claims sector in 2022
Tackling property resilience following flooding presents ‘a lot of opportunity’ for insurance industry this year, while digital tools target ‘hyper-convenience’, notes Zurich’s UK chief claims officer
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IT InterviewQ&A: Insurance staffer seeks to clamp down on harmful suicide content
Founder and director of R;pple Alice Hendy tells Insurance Times head of research Savan Shah how her brother’s suicide gave rise to her business
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IT InterviewDavid Nichols: Motor claims trends to watch in 2022
Insurance Times catches up with Zurich’s UK chief claims officer to find out what motor claims trends should be on the industry’s radar this year
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IT InterviewSimon Jackson: GoShorty plans to raise bar on policy sales and ‘further refine’ broker offering
The insurtech aims to become the dominant player in the market for temporary vehicle insurance
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IT InterviewIan Millard: Clear Group is ‘by far the best home’ for Morrison Insurance Solutions
Generalist brokers must specialise to effectively advise clients, recommends broker managing director
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IT InterviewCFC Underwriting’s Graeme Newman - ‘We want to be the broker’s partner of choice’
Graeme Newman wants to be the ‘partner of choice’ for UK brokers. Here, he spells out his vision for CFC Underwriting and how he will make that happen
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IT InterviewLuisa Barile: Bought By Many set to rival Lemonade as it takes on US market and pet health
The insurtech is now live in 28 states in the US and aims to become a nationwide provider for pet insurance and wellness
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IT InterviewInsurercore’s Peter Clarke on winning Tech Champion of the Year 2021
Insurercore’s managing director Peter Clarke discusses how he felt winning the prestigious award for Tech Champion of the Year last month at Insurance Times’ Technology and Innovation Awards 2021
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IT InterviewAndrew Johnston: Insurtech sector still on upwards trajectory thanks to incoming capital
But, sector expert has concerns that ‘insurtech’ label could constrict future investment if used too broadly or to encompass widely varied business models
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IT InterviewQ&A: People and sustainability focus key drivers for Markel's five star successes
Markel UK’s sales and marketing director Nic Brown speaks to Insurance Times about the insurer’s recent star ratings from brokers, explaining what has contributed to the business’ successful relationships to date
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IT InterviewMGA Q&A: MPR Underwriting’s approach is ‘perfectly tailored’ to tackle challenges
MPR Underwriting’s managing director Neil McCarthy promises that the MGA’s strategy will continue to be ‘broker led’
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IT InterviewMGA Q&A: MGAs ‘react to uncertainty better than other businesses in the market’ - FloodFlash
FloodFlash’s commercial director Brent Jackson speaks on the MGA’s five star rating from brokers and outlines the challenges FloodFlash aims to meet in the coming year
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IT InterviewMatt Munro: Taking IGO4 to the next level
Insurance Times gets the low down on the broker boss and finds out more about the future plans for his firm, IGO4
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IT InterviewQ&A: Allianz fully or part settled 93% of its Covid-linked claims where policy wordings provide cover
As Insurance Times conducts this year’s Broker Service Survey, Nick Hobbs, chief regions and distribution officer at Allianz UK, explains why claims are at the core of the insurer’s proposition and how the business is looking to reforge its relationships with brokers
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IT InterviewMGA Q&A: Iprism promises ‘to have open conversations with brokers’
Ian Lloyd, chief executive of Iprism, explains that the MGA aims to strengthen its distribution strategy to ensure brokers can better access its products
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IT InterviewGraham Pulford: Handl Group to target ‘digital transformation and collaboration’ in 2022
Chief executive reveals that the claims-focused business plans to ‘up our game’ when it comes to acquisitions next year
