Interviews – Page 6
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IT InterviewSam White: Stella Insurance is focused on ‘solving the problem, not owning the proposition’ for domestic abuse policy
Chief executive would ’love to see domestic abuse and rape crisis support embedded in all home and motor insurance policies’
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IT InterviewJason Storah: Insurance must be ‘more deliberate’ in ‘attracting and fostering talent’
Aviva seeks to collaborate with brokers on ‘really valuable’ talent attraction, alongside continuing to invest in measures designed to bolster brokers’ businesses and cement working partnerships
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IT InterviewLiz Latter: Qlaims’ mission to bring concierge claims management to the mainstream
’To be able to give clients support at that moment in time when they most need us is just the right thing to do,’ says chief executive
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IT InterviewMike Keating: MGAs must ‘maintain rating discipline and not chase market share in a softening rate environment’
Insurance Times quizzes Managing General Agents’ Association chief executive Mike Keating on the trade body’s latest conference, deepening broker and MGA partnerships and predictions for the MGA market this year
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IT InterviewMark Lomas: ‘Broader’ perspectives needed to address ‘complex’ risk landscape
Lloyd’s head of culture talks about the importance of inclusion in an effective insurance market ahead of this year’s Dive In festival
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IT InterviewJames Slaughter: Apollo’s CUO on the importance of vision and a ‘gin and tonic document’
’This sector is a fabulous industry, but fraught with unsolved problems,’ says chief underwriting officer
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IT InterviewNick Turner: Circular economy approach could reduce cost and carbon footprint of claims
Nick Turner, head of surveying at loss adjusting firm Woodgate and Clark, explores how the insurance market can better manage claims costs while also supporting greater sustainability by embracing the concept of the circular economy
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IT InterviewRob Corner: Dual targets organic and acquisitional growth in upcoming 12 months
Chief distribution officer at Dual UK, Rob Corner, explains what brokers can expect from the MGA in the coming year, as well as outlines key trends impacting the MGA market
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IT InterviewJo Musselle: Hiscox targets ‘new distribution deals’ with brokers as part of ‘omnichannel’ strategy
Market-wide appetite ‘to trade more in a digital way’ sees insurer commit to roll out high net worth proposition on eTrade extranet by year-end, says chief underwriting officer
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IT InterviewRamesh Singh: ‘Watch this space’ as Aviva bolsters financial lines with new talent
The industry should ‘watch this space’ for developments in financial lines, says underwriting director
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IT InterviewChris Hall: QuestGates’ new investment will accelerate growth plans
’With this new investment, we can be just a little bit more ambitious and a little bit quicker, while still being conservative,’ says chief executive
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IT InterviewPaul Howley: From account executive to startup broker
’I have a family to look after as well, therefore it was difficult to just start from scratch,’ says managing director
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IT InterviewGeoff Carter: How scale, strategy and a ‘barbell approach’ to underwriting is keeping Sabre so profitable
’We won’t ever be the biggest, but we do want to be the most profitable,’ says chief executive
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IT InterviewSarah Willoughby: Ecclesiastical ‘on track’ to achieve art and private client growth target
An important driver in delivering consistent year-on-year gross written premium growth is providing quality service and education opportunities for brokers, says art and private client business director
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IT InterviewSerge Raffard: Allianz Personal sees ‘huge opportunity’ in broker relationships
The ‘Frenchie’ leading Allianz’s personal lines business is excited by the ‘competitiveness’ of the UK market and the ability to action change quickly
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NewsAviva refuses to be complacent on eTrading service following record report result
The insurer believes that its eTrading evolution is ‘not a one and done’ project, which is why it boasts the highest five star score from broker partner research for the sixth consecutive year
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News AnalysisZurich UK promises brokers direct interaction with underwriters rather than ‘a robot’
Head of SME trading says insurer’s ’SME underwriters are empowered to make underwriting decisions in the moment’
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IT InterviewTara Foley: Axa UK and Ireland strives to be the ‘go-to place for talent in the industry’
Alongside a focus on organic growth and technology, the insurer’s medium-term strategy sees it bid to become a ‘destination workplace’
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IT InterviewRichard Coleman: Ecclesiastical’s charitable focus creates ‘amazing story’ for broker partners
The insurer’s ‘hugely attractive’ charitable purpose has additionally supported recruitment, says UK managing director
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IT InterviewDuncan Pritchard: MGA model’s power allows for a ‘nimble’ response
’Covid gave MGAs an opportunity to showcase themselves,’ says founder and managing director
