All The people articles – Page 3
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IT InterviewChris Haggart: Networks have ‘prominent’ role to play in supporting insurance intermediaries
’There are a huge amount of competing pressures and it’s important to have a partner who can support you through that,’ says chief executive
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News AnalysisJason Richards: Industry needs ‘quicker and really vigilant response’ to headwinds
UK and Ireland chief executive highlights the economic pressures in 2023 and how the insurance sector can respond
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IT InterviewScott Bennett: Broker network growing despite challenge of M&A activity
Managing director says The Ardonagh Group-owned network business has to ‘pedal hard to stand still’ in terms of maintaining member numbers amid broker consolidation landscape
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IT InterviewMike Edgeley: The Clear Group has ‘very healthy’ M&A pipeline that is ‘sticking to knitting’ in UK market
However, the intermediary’s group chief executive reveals he ‘will be keeping a weather eye’ on M&A opportunities around MGAs and Ireland-based businesses too
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IT InterviewLee Mooney: ‘Fear of failure’ inhibited RSA
The insurer is now working to improve by listening and acting on broker feedback, says commercial lines managing director
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IT InterviewChris Kenning: Taking boxing tactics to the insurtech boardroom – ‘it’s about winning’
The chief executive wants to engage younger consumers with insurance through boxing and social media
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IT InterviewTroy Stevens: Rhino Trade Insurance seeks to demystify insurance for tradespeople
The specialist broker wishes to hit ’a sweet spot’ for supporting tradespeople rather than simply being a ‘jack of all trades’, says chief executive
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IT InterviewLee Davey: Creating an ‘intentional’ business requires commitment to ‘core values’
With Partners& growing into its first maturity stage, Insurance Times gets the story behind the business’ progress so far
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IT InterviewAdam Winslow: Retail business and HNW will form ‘the key axis of growth’ for Aviva’s personal lines arm in 2023
UKGI chief executive outlines where Aviva is aiming to expand this year across both personal and commercial lines – although eTrading ‘remains a big area of focus’
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IT InterviewRyan Birbeck: Cyber cover set to be ‘significant focus’ for Aviva in next three years
Distribution director for regional brokers believes the insurer is currently ‘underweight’ when it comes to cyber insurance provision
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IT InterviewWarren Downey: Specialist Risk Group is ‘quite romantic about M&A’
Alongside acquiring businesses in adjacent markets and building on existing specialties, SRG also has plans to become ‘more noticeably international’ in 2023, says group chief executive
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NewsFreedom Services Group cuts staff attrition and sickness with four-day working week model
The intermediary business believes its new working model has given the firm a ‘competitive advantage’, says executive director of culture and engagement
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News AnalysisGerry 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 InterviewDamian 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 InterviewAndré 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 InterviewRobin 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 InterviewNeil 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 InterviewDouglas 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 AnalysisIsabelle 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 InterviewLike 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
