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Why regional brokers are so important to local communities
In Manchester for the British Insurance Brokers’ Association’s Annual Conference, Michelle Taylor, UK head of sales and distribution at Zurich, reflects on why regional brokers are a vital part of the sector's ecosystem.
Biba updates on manifesto ahead of conference
British Insurance Brokers’ Association chief executive Steve White said the trade body's members “know there's an ESG train coming down the line” and that “everybody will need to get on board at some time”.
Insurance Post Podcast: Power List Top 10
To find out who made it into the Top 10 of Insurance Post's Power List for 2023, make sure you listen to the latest Insurance Post Podcast.
Mike Bruce, Global Risk Partners
Mike Bruce, group chief executive of Global Risk Partners, is yet another Power List player who shuns the likes of Linkedin but was rated highly by our judges for his ability to look at the way the industry works and learn lessons.
Peter Blanc, Aston Lark
As leader of Aston Lark and executive chairman of Howden, Peter Blanc isn’t afraid of sticking his head above the parapet and pointing out the problems the industry is facing and suggesting solutions.
David Ross, The Ardonagh Group
David Ross, chief executive of The Ardonagh Group, is proof you don’t have to be able to use 280-characters and subject yourself to Twitter abuse to make an impact in 2023.
John Neal, Lloyd’s of London
Lloyd’s of London chief executive John Neal oversees the insurance and reinsurance market based in the City and is responsible for bringing buyers and sellers together as well as setting the rules under which members operate.
What it takes to be a Power List player
Insurance Post’s Power List reveals today’s movers and shakers in the industry and has been produced by measuring each player's influence and impact on the market.
Big Interview: Movo’s Lea Cheesbrough
Movo managing director Lea Cheesbrough speaks to Scott McGee about plans for its own MGA and partnership moving forward, and how a series of chance encounters took her to where she is today.
View from the top: Allianz’s Nick Hobbs on how the industry can rise to the challenge
Nick Hobbs, chief distribution officer at Allianz Commercial, outlines the things insurers and brokers need to focus on in order to support customers through economically challenging times.
In conversation: Biba’s White and Trudgill on broker leasehold commissions
After Levelling Up Secretary Michael Gove said he was “outraged” at the findings of an FCA report into broker remuneration surrounding leaseholders in multi-occupancy buildings, British Insurance Brokers' Association chief executive Steve White and…
View from the Top: PIB Group’s Ryan Brown on the European M&A landscape
Ryan Brown, deputy chief executive of PIB Group, explains why acquisition-driven change delivers for the industry and its clients.
How insurance is making Manchester a northern powerhouse
Analysis: Ahead of the British Insurance Brokers’ Association’s Annual Conference taking over Manchester Central, Insurance Post Editor Emma Ann Hughes explores the challenges and opportunities facing general insurers and intermediaries based in the city.
Insurance Post Podcast: How to give Amazon a run for its money
Insurers who want to give Amazon a run for its money need to know more about policyholders and personalise their proposition accordingly, experts claim in the latest Insurance Post Podcast.
Howden calls for ‘myth busting’ on cyber insurance
David Howden said industry must engage in “myth busting” on cyber insurance to remove barriers to uptake among potential clients.
Gove ‘outraged’ by broker leasehold commissions
In a letter to Financial Conduct Authority CEO Nikhil Rathi, the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, Michael Gove, said he is “outraged” by the findings of the FCA report into broker remuneration.
Howden secures £1bn investment and appoints Blanc as head of M&A
Howden has appointed Peter Blanc as head of M&A after it secured in excess of £1bn for M&A, new initiatives and talent.
Diary of an Insurer: McGill and Partners’ Hakim
Sufian Hakim, currently an apprentice treaty reinsurance broker working within claims at McGill and Partners, reads the trade press, passes his CII exams, and hears about the racism a colleague encounters.