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Briefing: The power of gratitude in recognising continuity

2026-05-06T08:00:00+01:00By Lee Anderson

It is always worth pausing to say thank you to those who supported us at the beginning of our insurance journeys

Lea Cheesbrough: From nurse to networker and becoming a ‘one woman crusade for independent broking’

2026-05-06T07:00:00+01:00By Katie Scott

Broker network leader reflects on her career journey so far and identifies that 2026 will see the business focus on new staff, services and broker investments supporting succession planning

Insurance Times launched its talent focused Destination Insurance campaign in autumn 2025. The long-term, editorially driven campaign aims to instigate collaboration within the London market and UK general insurance industry to mitigate sector-wide talent related challenges.

The evolving campaign currently includes a one-day annual conference, held in January, and a talent charter.

How flexible working can have a positive impact on talent attraction and retention – Zurich UK

2026-05-05T14:00:00+01:00By Steve Collinson

Sponsored content: Steve Collinson, chief HR and sustainability officer at Zurich UK, discusses the positive impacts of flexible working arrangements

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Brokers expecting growth and ‘proud’ of their profession – Aviva

2026-05-01T08:00:00+01:00By George McDade

‘It’s great to see the level of optimism and ambition across broking, reflecting the strength of the broking community today,’ says director

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Aviva’s Future Leaders Programme has promoted nearly a third of broking talent

2026-05-01T06:00:00+01:00By Harriet Scott

‘Artificial intelligence is a lot more important now than it was seven years ago so that’ll be an area of focus that we ramp up for 2027,’ says broker propositions lead

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Aon launches programme to support displaced talent entering workforce

2026-04-27T13:00:00+01:00By Harriet Scott

’We’re proud of the success of the pilot programmes – reflected in the doubling of participants in the second iteration of the series,’ says head of inclusion

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Liiba executive director joins not for profit’s advisory panel

2026-04-27T12:00:00+01:00By George McDade

‘Having seen first hand the impact of the programme, I’m passionate about the role it plays in supporting school leaders and opening up opportunities for young people,’ says new appointee

Q&A: Movo Partnership on how brokers can support talent pipelines

2026-04-23T14:00:00+01:00By Lea Cheesbrough

Sponsored content: Lea Cheesbrough, chief executive at Movo Partnership, explores how to support talent initiatives in the insurance sector

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Briefing: Do not sleepwalk into the knowledge transfer risk

2026-04-16T08:00:00+01:00By Adam Harper

The experienced capability that underpins industry decision‑making is potentially leaving faster than it can be replaced, creating a ticking talent time bomb

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Talent shortages in loss adjusting make succession planning ‘difficult’

2026-04-14T07:00:00+01:00By James Cowen

’There is a gap within loss adjusting, particularly as you get towards the more major and complex loss areas or departments in any business,’ says HR director

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Nearly a quarter of UK insurers say talent shortage is top business challenge

2026-04-13T06:00:00+01:00By Harriet Scott

’New hires require longer ramp up periods, placing sustained pressure on already stretched teams,’ says client services director

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Linking insurance and education bosses can provide ‘huge’ benefits for talent

2026-04-10T07:00:00+01:00By James Cowen

’It gives really good insight to senior leaders,’ says executive director

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Largest Lloyd’s managing agent promotes six to leadership team

2026-04-09T11:00:00+01:00By George McDade

‘We are delighted to recognise the talent we have,’ says chief executive

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Backchat: April 2026

2026-04-08T09:00:00+01:00By Katie Scott

Traitors around the networking table, pink power dressing at female focused event, a research project with big ambitions and an eggcellent Easter idea. What has the insurance industry been up to of late? You heard it here first…

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Brown and Brown Europe appoints new director of talent acquisition

2026-04-07T11:00:00+01:00By James Cowen

’I look forward to partnering with leaders across the business to attract and develop best in class talent and to support the company’s continued growth,’ says appointee

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Insurance Times Claims Awards 2026 Q&A: Kes Earl

2026-04-07T08:00:00+01:00By Harriet Scott

Insurance Times speaks to DWF’s Kes Earl, 2025’s winner of the Young Achiever in Claims or Fraud Award, as the 2026 Claims Excellence Awards approach

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Daniel Lloyd-John: ‘Pioneer for change’ broker designs talent-centric, geography agnostic expansion plan

2026-04-02T07:00:00+01:00By Katie Scott

Chief executive believes broker consolidation across UK’s northern regions is giving industry talent greater pause for career thought – and enabling joint venture partnership opportunities

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Lloyd’s must ‘bring forward the talent of the future’ – Patrick Tiernan

2026-03-31T06:00:00+01:00By Yiannis Kotoulas

’We must become a leading hub for the next generation of insurance talent and the preferred partner in innovation,’ market states

Building a career in insurance and the value of staying power – HDI Global

2026-03-26T15:00:00+00:00By Michael Reynolds

Sponsored content: Michael Reynolds, director of motor fleet underwriting at HDI Global, discusses how deliberate talent development from insurance firms highlights the strength of the sector

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Brown and Brown partners with social mobility charity to champion early careers

2026-03-26T10:00:00+00:00By Harriet Scott

’This partnership is an important step in helping ensure that more young people can access professional careers based on their talent and potential,’ says chief executive

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