Stuart Reid
Stuart Reid has been the driving force behind some of the UK’s leading insurance businesses, including Stuart Alexander, Arthur J Gallagher as chief executive of UK retail broking and Bluefin as both chief executive and latterly executive chairman.
He has served as vice president of the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII), chair of the CII Broking Faculty, deputy chair of the British Insurance Brokers Association (Biba), and chair of Biba’s Large Brokers Committee, demonstrating his commitment to quality standards.
He is currently chairman of insurance broker Partners& and of sharing economy insurance specialist Pikl, as well as a non-executive director at Harbour Underwriting Limited and claims handling specialist MGA Qlaims.
News AnalysisBriefing: Out with the old and in with the new
Brokers must be proactive when it comes to grasping and attracting new talent – especially as broking is such a people driven line of work
News AnalysisBriefing: Consolidation shrinks UK broker volume – but paves way for new talent and insurtech entries
The number of retail brokers regulated by the FCA has reduced by 46% between 2006 and 2024 – this is leading to new trends and acquisition focuses across UKGI in 2025. However, more M&A is definitely on the cards…
News AnalysisBriefing: Sector must showcase ‘collaboration, certainty and creativity’ to bolster reputation
New Generation Programme report reveals approaches that have boosted or hampered the insurance industry in the past – the sector must make positive strides with these learnings if it is to grow trust with consumers
News AnalysisBriefing: What is good – and challenging – across UKGI upon entering 2025?
Although recruitment, refinancing, M&A and compliance will keep UKGI brokers on their toes for 2025, the sector still has an awful lot to be grateful for
News AnalysisBriefing: Is the FCA misunderstanding insurance fundamentals?
Regulatory investigations appear to be tightening the leash on insurance operations, despite the FCA’s bid to streamline its rulebook – but is the FCA missing the point on key practices within the market?
News AnalysisBriefing: Industry must pull together to tackle unsurprising record high broker stress
Heavy workloads, regulatory change and staff shortages are among the reasons why brokers remain so stressed and suffering from poor mental wellbeing, according to insurer research
News AnalysisBriefing: The MGA market is navigating a perfect storm on its growth journey
The MGA market is not just here to stay, but will continue to grow and thrive
News AnalysisBriefing: FCA’s thematic review demands greater disclosure from industry
With claims service still flagging, the regulator has put its foot down in its latest report, claiming that the industry’s ‘failings have led to harm’
News AnalysisBriefing: What are the Labour party’s plans for insurance?
A new party leader is occupying Number 10 and change is afoot in the UK as the new prime minister reviews regulation and shares streamlining plans
News AnalysisBriefing: Brokers and MGAs will vote with their feet if insurers continue to fail on claims service
Poor claims service must be rectified to avoid doing serious damage to the insurance industry, as policy T&Cs and premiums still lag behind prominent claims trend findings
News AnalysisBriefing: Next generation has opportunity to furnish broker mid-market as firm numbers dwindle
Despite Biba’s 2024 manifesto confirming that UKGI broker numbers are decreasing, demand for this service is still prevalent – future leaders must seize this opportunity
News AnalysisBriefing: Are brokers forgetting a fundamental issue?
We can blame insurers for some of the ills we suffer, but to blame them for a client’s underinsurance is weak
News AnalysisBriefing: Where has all the capacity gone?
The capacity conundrum is causing insurers to exit lines of business – leaving the door wide open for MGAs to get cosy with brokers to better serve end clients
News AnalysisBriefing: Tempting the broker leaders of tomorrow
Setting up shop as a broker has its challenges – however, fortune favours the bold and there are plenty of reasons why tomorrow’s leaders should consider our sector
News AnalysisBriefing: Who are the valuable organisations in our industry?
The benefits of the industry’s trade bodies are all too great to take for granted, says Stuart Reid
News AnalysisBriefing: Where does the industry stand on the biggest insurance stories of the year?
Contributor Stuart Reid highlights where progress has been made and where more needs to be done
News AnalysisBriefing: Broking sector all the stronger for getting together every now and then
The benefits of top level collaboration are never clearer than when the sector comes together with a common purpose, says Stuart Reid
News AnalysisBriefing: Insurer service concerns continue to rage
The overall picture of insurer service concerns is one of exhausted staff at both ends of the chain, missed deadlines and a distinct lack of autonomy and empowerment
News AnalysisBriefing: Is the commission model of remuneration under threat?
The insurance industry finds itself in a defining moment, says Stuart Reid
News AnalysisBriefing: M&A opportunities exist for those mid-market firms willing to align on culture
Firms of middling size in the broker market can take advantage of M&A deals that the bigger players may ignore, says Stuart Reid
