Loss adjusting talent crunch can have direct repercussions on claims processes – but what are the key challenges and how is the market looking to address them?
‘Bridging this skills gap will support the drive for innovation, productivity and long-term growth in today’s competitive landscape,’ says chief executive
‘As the war for talent intensifies, MGAs with strong cultures will stand out,’ says managing director
Firms on the list were rated by their employees as supportive of personal and professional growth
’I don’t think we’ve got that flagship person doing the real hard yards – going into schools, doing forums and Q&As,’ says commercial executive
Insurance Times rounds up the biggest exclusive stories from 9 to 13 June 2025
‘We need to tell our stories better. Too many young women don’t see themselves in this industry because they don’t see people like them in leadership roles,’ says director
‘There’s always a place for proper advice selling well-constructed and priced products that have been carefully thought through,’ says director
Unofficial networks and nepotism are still rife in UK general insurance, however the sector is missing a trick by not embracing raw potential in those who are hungry, inquisitive and have a willingness to work
’Creating inclusive environments is essential if we’re to attract and retain the talent that builds aspirational, future-ready businesses and high-performing teams,’ says chief underwriting officer
The initiative will welcome financial services professionals for the first time
’Our members appreciate that ethnicity pay gap reporting has an important role to play in promoting transparency and driving change,’ says executive
Underwriters and pricing professionals are encouraged to share their views on current talent attraction, development and retention challenges to inform new report and FlarePeople proposition
The Chartered Insurance Institute’s executive director of strategy, advocacy and professional standards, Adam Harper, questions FCA proposals scrapping CPD requirements for insurance staff
The Chartered Insurance Institute’s executive director of strategy, advocacy and professional standards flags important ways the body is seeking to change the narrative on talent challenges
‘If you’re an individual and you’re an underwriter, then you’re in a really good place at the moment because lots of people are wanting your services and they are paying very well for it,’ says managing director
’Challenges with attracting and retaining talent have been consistently raised amongst our community,’ says claims director
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…
As an industry, the insurance sector must ditch quotas around diverse hiring and really think about inclusive business strategies – especially in light of the FCA’s decision not to mandate formal D&I requirements
Learning and development lead says firm wants to ’support and nurture the next generation of talent’