Interviews – Page 8
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News Analysis
Gerry Ross: Commercial motor sector still going through the gears in face of ‘systemic’ challenges
Historic data for pricing is ’no longer applicable’, says Allianz head of motor
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IT Interview
Q&A: Ola Jacob reflects on being Tech Champion of the Year 2022
Ahead of this week’s Insurance Times Awards on 8 December, FloodFlash’s broker success manager - Ola Jacob - reflects on how it felt to win the Technology Champion of the Year accolade at Insurance Times’ Tech and Innovation Awards in September 2022
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IT Interview
Damian Glynn: The BI expert aiming to inspire the next generation of loss adjusters
Sedgwick’s director and head of financial risks tells Insurance Times why loss adjusting is so rewarding
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IT Interview
André Symes and Craig Olivier: Genasys’ 25-year journey from kitchen table concept to making ‘sure insurance is better’
The two co-chief executives of Genasys Technologies tell Insurance Times how the business has grown as it celebrates its 25th anniversary this year
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IT Interview
Alison Williams: Prestige Underwriting’s ‘relationship with brokers is paramount’
The MGA’s managing director explains why the firm is ‘not a computer says no type of organisation’
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IT Interview
Richard Marriage: Nexus Underwriting flags its ‘independent brand’ as a ‘strong character trait’
UK and Europe chief executive outlines the principles behind ‘the Nexus ethos’ which have helped the business become a five star MGA
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IT Interview
Neill Johnstone: Lorega eager to invest in success, despite five star rating for third year running
The MGA’s group managing director says the firm aims ‘to deliver the best possible service for brokers and policyholders’
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IT Interview
Tom Donachie: Investment in underwriting expertise underpins First Underwriting’s DNA
MGA managing director has ‘built an army of skilled and experienced underwriters’ to ensure that brokers don’t need to scour the market and ‘work with other MGAs’
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IT Interview
QuestGates boosts net zero drive with Carbon Calculator launch
Cutting carbon has fallen down the agenda for some due to claims inflation, says technical and complex loss director for environmental
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IT Interview
Robin Hoekstra: Outworx plans to double in size by 2025 by continuing to serve UK brokers
Although already expanding in its native South Africa, chief executive confirms that the outsourcing firm has plans to arrive in the UK next year to better support broker customers
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IT Interview
Neil McCarthy: MPR Underwriting achieves five star success thanks to ‘the quality of our staff’
Describing employees as the firm’s ‘biggest asset’, MGA managing director confirms he is not a believer in the value of eTrading for certain financial lines business
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IT Interview
Matthew Puttick: Brokers continue to drive KGM Underwriting Services’ ambitions
Chief executive explains that the MGA is striving ‘to be the best that we can be’ in the UK motor insurance market because ‘if you stand still, you fail’
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IT Interview
Douglas Brown: Providing value for brokers is vital for Renovation Underwriting
The managing director attributes the MGA’s success to investment ‘in our people, our proposition and technology’.
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News Analysis
Isabelle Santenac: Insurance sector must throw its weight behind the green energy transition
However, the industry cannot abdicate its responsibility to protect the world’s current energy supply, says global insurance leader
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IT Interview
Like father, like son: Tim and Ben Smyth compare career trajectories as insurance bosses
Two key lessons that Ben Smyth learnt from his chief executive father include entrepreneurialism and resilience
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IT Interview
Paul Mang: Addressing big, evolving insurance risks is ‘meaningful work’
Guidewire’s chief innovation officer explains how technology and the risk landscape have changed following business models shifting post-pandemic
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IT Interview
Aviva ‘continually committed to its broker channel’ – Maria Crockart
The insurer has seen its gross written premium in digital SME improve in its half-year results because it has listened to brokers needs
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IT Interview
Paul Anscombe: Time for Seventeen Group ‘to put its flag in the ground and build’
After completing 20 acquisitions in as many years, chief executive says there is ’purpose behind the growth’.
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IT Interview
Domenico del Re: Insurance industry must support roll out of green technology
The insurance industry must lead on green tech cover to support UK’s transition to net zero, says PWC partner.
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Analysis
David Howden: Rise of the underdog
The insurance industry must be a ‘force for good’ rather than ‘the naysayers we are sometimes seen as’, says broker boss