High Five: Catch up on the biggest exclusive stories this week

Starting off the week, Jon Guy spoke to James Kruger about the top insurance trends for 2025.

• James Kruger: Industry must develop a sense of adventure as client demands increase

Then, junior reporter Chantal Kapani discussed how Markel is balancing hybrid working with broker demands.

• Markel aims at better service by balancing hybrid working with broker demands

Following this, news editor James Cowen spoke to Darren Galloway about the launch of his new MGA.

• Darren Galloway: Broker service key for newly launched MGA

After that, Kapani discussed how social media can attract young talent to the indsutry.

• Is the industry missing a chance to use social media as a talent attraction tool?

Rounding off the week, editor Katie Scott spoke to Brown and Brown’s UK retail chief executive about the broker’s M&A plans.

• Brown and Brown’s M&A strategy is ‘alive and kicking’ despite integration focus for 2025