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General Insurance

Our unrivalled experience and reputation across the insurance sector means we have access to some of the best insurance jobs with reputable firms and brokers across the globe. Our extensive network of skilled professionals enables us to help clients source top talent quickly.

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  • ​“Alex was amazing from the get-go, she was really friendly and helpful and managed to secure me a few offers - all different, which was good as it gave me options. In the end, I went to Verlingue who have been great so far. I would highly recommend any of my friends to speak to Alex in the future, she was just amazing from start to finish and even took the time to see how I was settling in. Thanks again Alex."

    Alex Callinan, Managing Consultant General Insurance
    Alex Callinan, Managing Consultant General Insurance
  • ​"There is one word that best describes Lisa and that is Amazing! Her passion and enthusiasm are infectious and Lisa really does show that she is interested in the best possible outcome for her clients. Lisa is an absolute credit to her company and her clients and I am extremely pleased to have worked with Lisa, which resulted in me finding my dream job!Lisa is engaging and supportive and really takes time to understand what is needed to get the right match for the candidate and the company. The whole process was great and this is down to Lisa's commitment to offering a great service.I know Lisa worked very hard for me and did a great job in updating and supporting me through the process, I really am forever grateful for her support and I would recommend Lisa to everyone over and over as she really is a superstar!"

    Lisa Williams, Client Delivery Manager General Insurance
    Lisa Williams, Client Delivery Manager General Insurance
  • "Earlier this year I had the pleasure of dealing with Allison Marshall from IDEX Consulting with regard to a new opportunity/role.I had previously worked for a specialist insurer for 20 years, so this was always going to be an extraordinarily difficult and somewhat brave move for me.Allison was absolutely fantastic in supporting me throughout the process. I cannot express just how brilliant Alison has been both in presenting the opportunity, supporting me through the recruitment process, and indeed afterward.I am pleased to report I am doing really well in my new job and the opportunity was everything Allison said it would be. I am absolutely confident in the decision made and I would like to express my sincere thanks to Allison and the IDEX team for their professionalism and support throughout."

    Allison Marshall, Client Partnership Director General Insurance
    Allison Marshall, Client Partnership Director General Insurance
  • ​"I have worked with Ian for a good part of 2022 on a collaborative project to recruit high quality candidates for vacancies at NIG. I value the pace at which Ian works, as we both recognise that this is important within the current climate and there is no room for unnecessary delays. Ian is hungry for business, seeks to genuinely understand the role he is looking to place a candidate into, and is honest when he feels someone may not be the right fit. All qualities of a successful recruitment partner. I wouldn’t hesitate to work with Ian again on a similar project, or to recommend him to anyone else."

    Ian Kennelly, Regional Manager General Insurance
    Ian Kennelly, Regional Manager General Insurance
  • "​Michelle is my go-to recruiter, she delivers honest and clear advice on candidates. Her approach is one that works for us and I have been lucky to have her recruiting for my team over the past 5 years, she recruits my team and as we grow, she will continue to do so for us and the wider business. She is an absolute star and we have consistently turned down any approaches from other recruiters because her practical, professional, and personal approach is unrivaled. Also, she absolutely makes me laugh!"

    Michelle Paish, Business Manager General Insurance
    Michelle Paish, Business Manager General Insurance
  • ​“I have had the pleasure of working and forging a healthy working relationship with Adam. I am in a rush for talent, but not for the sake of it, and it's been imperative that the candidates presented are put through a strong three stage due diligence process. Out of the four candidates presented for one role, we had offer letters to three, and one other strong candidate's salary request proved to be a deal breaker. The market Adam operates within is vicious; the war on retention of talent meant candidates rescinded on their words, despite Adam going through a vigorous validation process."

    Adam Burns, Client Director General Insurance
    Adam Burns, Client Director General Insurance
  • "​I have worked with Ian for a number of years now and he is my ‘go to’ person for recruitments needs from junior, entry-level, right through to leadership roles. I find him to be friendly, personable and a great communicator and is a pleasure to work with. When recruiting, it is key to me that I work with someone who communicates regularly, understands the role requirements and also the culture of the company, along with the team dynamics. This is exactly my experience of working with Ian as he consistently identifies candidates that meet the criteria. Not only does Ian understand the demands and needs of our company but he has a strong understanding of the Insurance market and the challenges posed in recent times across UK Regions and London market. All of the candidates onboarded through Ian have been retained in permanent roles with a couple being fast tracked into more senior roles which is a testament to the quality overall and the ‘fit’ of the candidates introduced."

    Ian Kennelly, Regional Manager General Insurance
    Ian Kennelly, Regional Manager General Insurance
  • ​"Whilst working with Alex, she has shown professionalism as well as a passion for not only SJL’s needs but also for the candidate’s best interests. Whilst providing quality candidates who are of relevance, she has communicated with us at every step of the process ensuring all parties are comfortable and informed. It has been a pleasure to work with IDEX and Alex and I look forward to continuing to work together in future. "

    Rob McKechnie
    Rob McKechnie
  • ​"Working with IDEX was one of the most pleasurable experiences I have had whilst working with recruiters! From first contact until they successfully placed me into my new role, they constantly supported me in my application and provided me insightful and genuine feedback. They went above and beyond my expectations and what I have previously experienced from other recruiters and ensured that I was prepared for interviews and provided an approachable but professional service. The service is highly recommended to anyone looking for a recruiter who genuinely cares about your application.”

    Corporate Broker
    Corporate Broker
  • ​"I’ve known Alex for a number of years and have always found her professional and knowledgeable. She has a huge amount of expertise in the local insurance market and, less commonly, in my specific area of business too. I’ve not known her to push opportunities for the sake of it and, as a case in point, the role she brought to me was ideal and something of genuine interest. I have now been in my current job 3 months and am thoroughly enjoying it – many thanks to Alex and IDEX. I now wouldn’t consider dealing with another recruitment firm and I would highly recommend Alex to all candidates.”

    Alex Callinan, Managing Consultant General Insurance
    Alex Callinan, Managing Consultant General Insurance
  • ​"IDEX have a personable yet professional approach to representing their clients and sourcing opportunities which match their skills, knowledge and experience. They communicate well at all stages of the process and have a calm yet tenacious approach. A real pleasure to work with and a company I would recommend."

    Corporate Account Manager
    Corporate Account Manager
  • ​"I have used IDEX Consulting now for 7 years, for all my recruitment needs. Most importantly, they take time to understand the role that you are trying to fill and also to get to know their clients. Therefore, when you receive a CV, you know that the candidate should be suitable for an interview. I will, on this basis, continue to use IDEX and would not hesitate to recommend their services."

    Commercial Manager
    Commercial Manager
  • "​Through IDEX, we have found the right people for the right position. They understand client requirements and the market place, which sets them apart from the opposition. IDEX have met all of my requirements and I see them as an important partner for our future development needs."

    Mike Hawkes
    Mike Hawkes Managing Director
  • ​"Tasker Insurance Group Limited have worked with IDEX Consulting for a number of key hires. Our business spans Lloyd's Broking, MGA and Retail Broking so it's important we work with consultants who understand the insurance intermediary sector. David Carr and his team have worked hard to understand our business model and this has enabled them to deliver quality candidates to us - a key advantage to our growing business."

    CEO
    CEO
  • ​"IDEX have been a key partner for us as we pursue our strategy of building and developing our new “Trading” team in Birmingham. We have worked closely with the IDEX team to identify and recruit a large number of key individuals into our business. I have been impressed with the approach of the Senior IDEX team, their market knowledge and most importantly their ability to advise me of the best talent available in the current market. We have received an excellent service, cementing their strategic importance to our business"

    Lee Anderson
    Lee Anderson Senior Partner, Head of Trading
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LATEST JOBS General Insurance

Senior Management Liability Underwriter

Manchester
Benefits

An established and growing underwriting business is seeking a Senior Management Liability Underwriter to join its Manchester team. This is a key hire for the regional operation and would suit an experienced underwriter who is comfortable operating with a high level of autonomy and has strong broker relationships across the North. The Role Underwrite a portfolio of Management Liability risks, including D&O, EPL, and related lines Develop and maintain strong relationships with brokers across the Northern region Act as a senior point of contact for brokers, providing technical underwriting expertise and commercial support Drive profitable growth within the portfolio, balancing underwriting discipline with business development Contribute to strategy, product development, and market positioning in the region About You Proven experience underwriting Management Liability risks at a senior level Strong, established broker relationships across the North of England Self-sufficient and confident managing your own portfolio and broker relationships Commercially minded with excellent negotiation and decision-making skills Comfortable working in a growing, entrepreneurial environment Why Is This Role Different? Technology-led underwriting: You'll be supported by cutting-edge technology designed to streamline submissions, reduce admin, and allow you to focus on underwriting rather than process. Grown-up underwriting environment: Minimal red tape and no unnecessary sign-offs - you're trusted to underwrite, make decisions, and manage your portfolio like a true underwriter. Family-feel culture: A collaborative, close-knit team where people genuinely support one another and contributions are recognised. Clear progression pathways: A transparent approach to career development, with real opportunities to progress internally as the business continues to grow. Autonomy with support: Freedom to run your portfolio your way, backed by a leadership team that understands underwriting and values expertise. What's on Offer Competitive salary of £60,000 - £70,000 Attractive benefits package High visibility role with real influence in the Northern market The chance to be part of a modern, forward-thinking underwriting business with long-term ambition This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Management Liability underwriter looking for a senior role that genuinely values underwriting expertise, autonomy, and career progression. For more information or to apply please reach out to Ian at IDEX Visit the IDEX Consulting Ltd website for further opportunities. Please note that the information supplied may be retained for up to 10 years for use in connection with future vacancies. For full information on how we use your data, please visit the IDEX Consulting website and view our Privacy Policy. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Mission At IDEX, we strive for an inclusion-first company culture where everyone is treated fairly and can bring their authentic selves to work. We recognise and acknowledge that diverse representation at every level of our business requires continuous and measurable effort. We are committed to driving conscious inclusion across our business and creating equitable pathways.

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Trading Underwriter

London
£50000 - £75000 per annum

IDEX Consulting are proud to be representing an award-winning parametric MGA that is redefining how organisations protect themselves from catastrophic flood risk. With a diverse and highly collaborative team spanning two continents, the business supports organisations across the UK, US and international markets, providing innovative insurance solutions that respond quickly and effectively when flooding occurs. As the business continues to grow, they are looking to appoint a Trading Underwriter with a specific focus on developing and strengthening relationships with key London Market brokers. About the Company This specialist MGA focuses on parametric flood insurance, offering clients fast and transparent payouts triggered by predefined parameters such as rainfall levels or water depth. Their innovative approach enables organisations to recover quickly from catastrophic flooding while improving resilience in an increasingly volatile climate environment. The Role - Trading Underwriter This is a market-facing role designed for someone who enjoys building broker relationships and driving growth. You will play a key part in expanding the MGA's presence within the London Market, working closely with leading brokers to develop new opportunities and deliver innovative flood risk solutions to their clients. Key Responsibilities Build and develop strong relationships with key London Market brokers Drive new business opportunities and support the continued growth of the MGA Trade with brokers to structure and deliver parametric flood insurance solutions Work closely with internal underwriting, analytics and leadership teams Represent the business in the market, strengthening its reputation and visibility Support the ongoing development of innovative products within the parametric space What We're Looking For Experience within underwriting, broking, or a market-facing insurance role Strong relationships or experience working with London Market brokers A commercial mindset with the ability to identify and develop new opportunities Excellent communication and relationship-building skills Interest in parametric insurance, climate risk, or innovative insurance solutions Why Join? Join an award-winning, high-growth MGA Be part of a company tackling real-world climate risk and catastrophe exposure Work within a diverse and international team Opportunity to play a key role in expanding the business within the London Market For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Rob Blackman at IDEX Consulting. Visit the IDEX Consulting Ltd website for further opportunities. Please note that the information supplied may be retained for up to 10 years for use in connection with future vacancies. For full information on how we use your data, please visit the IDEX Consulting website and view our Privacy Policy. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Mission At IDEX, we strive for an inclusion-first company culture where everyone is treated fairly and can bring their authentic selves to work. We recognise and acknowledge that diverse representation at every level of our business requires continuous and measurable effort. We are committed to driving conscious inclusion across our business and creating equitable pathways.

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Surety Underwriter (Construction & Commercial)

England
£70000 - £80000 per annum

A newly established specialty MGA is seeking an experienced Surety Underwriter to play a key role in building its Surety proposition. The business is backed by experienced founders with strong market credibility and established delegated authority arrangements. This is a foundational hire offering the opportunity to build a portfolio from inception with no legacy book and significant autonomy. The Role The successful candidate will be an experienced producer-underwriter with strong technical expertise in Construction and Commercial Surety, combined with a demonstrable ability to originate business. The role will focus primarily on UK regional business, supported by access to London market and international opportunities. Key Responsibilities Build and develop a profitable Surety portfolio from inception Originate and grow business through an established broker network Underwrite UK regional Surety business and complex international risks Act as a credible market-facing representative for the platform Contribute to the strategic development of the Surety proposition Performance will be assessed based on portfolio quality, underwriting discipline and sustainable growth. Candidate Profile Essential Experience in Surety underwriting Strong background in UK regional Surety Established broker relationship network Proven production capability Strong technical underwriting expertise Desirable Experience with international projects Exposure to MGA or delegated authority environments Remuneration A competitive salary is offered alongside a performance-based bonus, with long-term incentive potential. Visit the IDEX Consulting Ltd website for further opportunities. Please note that the information supplied may be retained for up to 10 years for use in connection with future vacancies. For full information on how we use your data, please visit the IDEX Consulting website and view our Privacy Policy. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Mission At IDEX, we strive for an inclusion-first company culture where everyone is treated fairly and can bring their authentic selves to work. We recognise and acknowledge that diverse representation at every level of our business requires continuous and measurable effort. We are committed to driving conscious inclusion across our business and creating equitable pathways.

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Marine Cargo Broker

London
£35000 - £45000 per annum

As a Marine Cargo Insurance professional, do you enjoy the hybrid nature of a Broker and Technical role but wish to be busier, have more market exposure and be part of an exciting North American team who are seeing record amount of submissions? This is an ideal opportunity if you are looking for more market exposure, broader responsibility, and the chance to be genuinely involved in placing business, not just sitting in an office servicing it. Here, you'll work closely with both the Head of Marine Cargo as well as the Senior Cargo Broker (who, might I add has progressed from Premium Technician to a senior role within a matter of a few years so we are talking about a firm who truly invest in their people) You'll sit in that sweet spot between broking and technical work, gaining visibility with underwriters while still owning your accounts, all within a respected Lloyd's marine team that values experience over hierarchy. This is a brand new Marine Cargo opportunity in London joining one of those well-balanced Lloyd's marine brokers, not too big, not too small, with a strong reputation and a close-knit, well-resourced team. Ideal for someone keen to broaden their market presence, build underwriter relationships, and still retain a solid technical grounding within a supportive and experienced marine team. Salary up to £45,000 for this one, potentially higher for exceptional individuals with opportunity to work in a hybrid set up (3 in the office, 2 from home) What do you have to offer? You'll have picked up some experience as a Broker/Technician within the marine cargo market, have had some exposure producing slips and documentations but have a continued to desire to become more market (Underwriter) and client facing If you feel you are watching from the sidelines and would like more action, this could be the ideal opportunity for you in 2026. Next step? Either apply with your CV, but if you don't have an up to date profile, still get in touch and we can help you with that. Visit the IDEX Consulting Ltd website for further opportunities. Please note that the information supplied may be retained for up to 10 years for use in connection with future vacancies. For full information on how we use your data, please visit the IDEX Consulting website and view our Privacy Policy. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Mission At IDEX, we strive for an inclusion-first company culture where everyone is treated fairly and can bring their authentic selves to work. We recognise and acknowledge that diverse representation at every level of our business requires continuous and measurable effort. We are committed to driving conscious inclusion across our business and creating equitable pathways.

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Head of Specialty - MGA

London
£70000 - £140000 per annum

IDEX are currently partnered with an incredibly well established and respected Lloyds Coverholder MGA, who are in the market for a Head of Specialty to take leadership of a successful division, covering verticals such as Motorsport, Equestrian, Leisure and some HNW PL. Due to a recent acquisition, you will be joining at a pivotal moment for the business. This new chapter brings fresh investment and a huge appetite for growth across the board. The Head of Specialty role is a fantastic opportunity to take the strategic lead on key divisions, shaping their future and driving their success This hire forms a part of the company's succession plans and will be taking over from the existing incumbent. More on the business This is a leading specialist MGA, which, over the last 20 years, has solidified its reputation for creating unique products in niche markets. They bring truly unique solutions into the market across verticals such as Motorsport, Equestrian and Leisure. With an already existing, sizeable footprint, this is an opportunity to take an already successful division to new heights. What's in it for you This is a career-defining move for an ambitious Underwriting leader. It's your chance to step into a pivotal leadership role and take complete ownership of the strategy for a crucial division. With the backing of the new investors, you will have the autonomy and resources to build, innovate and make a tangible impact. In short, if you're a senior underwriting or product professional ready to move beyond day-to-day management and set the vision for a major part of a growing business, this is your platform. About you You will operate in similar markets (Motorsport, Leisure, Equine, PL) and have a thorough understanding of the nuances within those verticals. This is critical as part of this role will be responsible for designing and setting the strategy, along with defining and managing the underwriting risk appetite. This isn't about managing from afar, as such, experience leading, coaching and developing teams is essential. The successful candidate for this role will have a passion for leading from the front, being hands on with the team, and, on occasion, being the SME and single source of truth. For those who prefer bullet points Developing and executing the underwriting strategy for the divisions, taking full ownership of their profitability and long-term growth. Defining and managing the underwriting risk appetite, creating a clear and effective framework for your teams to make smart, profitable decisions. Leading, mentoring, and developing a high-performing team of underwriters, empowering them to achieve their full potential. Acting as a key voice and advocate for the business in the market, building and nurturing strong relationships with capacity providers, brokers, and industry bodies. Using your deep market insight to identify future trends, threats, and opportunities, helping to shape our overall product and pricing approach. Bringing significant experience in General Insurance (Personal or Commercial Lines) with a proven track record in strategy, pricing, or product management. If you'd like a confidential conversation to find out more, contact Filip on 07441 340240 / filip.dimitrov@idexconsulting.com to find out more. Visit the IDEX Consulting Ltd website for further opportunities. Please note that the information supplied may be retained for up to 10 years for use in connection with future vacancies. For full information on how we use your data, please visit the IDEX Consulting website and view our Privacy Policy. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Mission At IDEX, we strive for an inclusion-first company culture where everyone is treated fairly and can bring their authentic selves to work. We recognise and acknowledge that diverse representation at every level of our business requires continuous and measurable effort. We are committed to driving conscious inclusion across our business and creating equitable pathways.

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Property & Casualty Underwriter

London
£50000 - £60000 per annum

A growing and well-respected Managing General Agent (MGA) operating across the London and regional insurance markets is currently looking to appoint an experienced Property & Casualty Development Underwriter to join its expanding underwriting team. This organisation specialises in mid-market and SME commercial risks across multiple product lines and has ambitious growth plans for the coming years. As part of this expansion, they are seeking a commercially minded Underwriter who enjoys trading with Brokers and contributing to the development of a profitable portfolio. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced underwriting professional to join a collaborative team environment, gain exposure to a diverse range of risks and play a key role in supporting the continued growth of the business. The Role The successful candidate will be responsible for underwriting profitable new business and renewals within agreed authority levels while supporting the development and growth of the wider portfolio. The role involves working closely with Brokers and internal underwriting teams to build strong relationships and identify new opportunities. Working within a hybrid model, the position offers a balance of home working and three days per week in a central London office. Key Responsibilities Deliver a high standard of service to Broker partners Develop and maintain strong broker relationships to maximise new business and retention opportunities Underwrite and manage a portfolio of commercial risks in line with underwriting guidelines, authority levels and risk appetite Assess and evaluate risks to ensure profitable underwriting decisions while maintaining regulatory compliance Identify cross-selling opportunities across the wider product suite and collaborate with other underwriting teams Support the identification and development of scheme opportunities aligned with underwriting appetite Maintain ongoing market awareness and undertake continuous professional development Achieve personal KPIs while contributing to wider team objectives Skills & Experience Minimum 5 years' experience in commercial underwriting, ideally within property & casualty lines Experience operating in a development or trading underwriting role Strong experience working with Brokers and building trading relationships Excellent analytical, negotiation and decision-making skills Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities Commercially focused with an emphasis on profitable growth Self-motivated and results driven What's On Offer 28 days holiday plus bank holidays, with an additional day off for your birthday Competitive discretionary bonus Pension, life assurance and health plan Support for professional qualifications and ongoing training Structured development and career progression opportunities Hybrid working model Collaborative and supportive team environment Visit the IDEX Consulting Ltd website for further opportunities. Please note that the information supplied may be retained for up to 10 years for use in connection with future vacancies. For full information on how we use your data, please visit the IDEX Consulting website and view our Privacy Policy. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Mission At IDEX, we strive for an inclusion-first company culture where everyone is treated fairly and can bring their authentic selves to work. We recognise and acknowledge that diverse representation at every level of our business requires continuous and measurable effort. We are committed to driving conscious inclusion across our business and creating equitable pathways.

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Commercial Account Handler

London
Up to £45000 per annum

Are you a Commercial Account Handler looking for a role in the heart of the City that offers something genuinely different? We are exclusively representing a unique and very specialist commercial brokerage in their search for a talented Account Handler to join their close-knit team in London. For over 40 years, our client has been the go-to insurance broker for niche corporations operating in the UK. This is a rare opportunity to step into a fascinating niche market, working with a diverse portfolio of clients ranging from two-person startups to mega-banks. What makes this role stand out? A Unique Niche: Gain unparalleled experience in a niche specialist market. Real Career Progression: This is not just a back-office administrative role. The company is committed to developing you, with a clear path to handling your own accounts and engaging directly with clients. Exposure to a Broad Range of Risks: While the client base is niche, the work is varied general commercial insurance. You will handle everything from average premiums of £20k-£50k to major corporate accounts with premiums exceeding £1 million. A Stable & Supportive Team: Join a highly stable company with exceptionally low staff turnover, where you will support a team of three experienced income producers. Prime Location & Flexibility: Work from a modern office near Liverpool Street, with a structured hybrid model that ensures you get valuable time with your team. About You: We are looking for a driven and proactive individual with: Experience in a commercial insurance broking environment. A solid, cross-class understanding of general commercial insurance products. The ambition to grow and potentially develop long term into a client-facing professional. An outgoing personality and a great team spirit would be a perfect fit for the office culture. If you are a "safe pair of hands" ready to step in, support a successful team, and build a unique and rewarding career, we want to hear from you. Visit the IDEX Consulting Ltd website for further opportunities. Please note that the information supplied may be retained for up to 10 years for use in connection with future vacancies. For full information on how we use your data, please visit the IDEX Consulting website and view our Privacy Policy. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Mission At IDEX, we strive for an inclusion-first company culture where everyone is treated fairly and can bring their authentic selves to work. We recognise and acknowledge that diverse representation at every level of our business requires continuous and measurable effort. We are committed to driving conscious inclusion across our business and creating equitable pathways.

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P&C Trading Underwriter

Newcastle upon Tyne
£50000 - £85000 per annum + Bonus + Benefits

Are you ready to take your underwriting career to the next level? Join a fast-moving, forward-thinking MGA where your expertise has real influence, your ideas are valued, and your decisions directly shape success. We're growing fast - backed by strong capacity and driven by innovation, collaboration, and commercial thinking. As we continue to expand across the UK, we're looking for an ambitious P&C Trading Underwriter to help us strengthen broker partnerships and build a high-performing book of profitable business. The Role As a key member of our underwriting team, you'll: Underwrite and manage a diverse portfolio of Property & Casualty business, with a focus on profitable new opportunities. Build and maintain strong broker relationships across the region - you'll be the face of our trading strategy. Use your market knowledge and data insight to help shape product innovation and pricing strategy. Work closely with a collaborative team that values speed, smart decision-making, and accountability. Play an active role in driving the MGA's continued growth and reputation for service excellence. About You You're commercially astute, confident, and love to trade. You'll bring: Solid experience in Property & Casualty underwriting, ideally within UK regional or SME markets. A strong trading mentality and genuine enthusiasm for building long-term broker partnerships. A proactive, solutions-focused approach with sound underwriting judgment. The drive to work autonomously while contributing to a high-energy, supportive team culture. What's in It for You Autonomy & Trust - You'll have genuine authority to make decisions and influence results. Agility & Speed - No corporate red tape - just clear direction and the freedom to act. Innovation & Opportunity - Be part of a business that's growing fast and doing things differently. Collaboration & Support - Work alongside experienced underwriters and leaders who value your input. Career Progression - Our ambitious growth means real opportunities to advance as we scale. If you're an energetic underwriter who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and wants to see the direct impact of your work - this is the move for you. For a confidential conversation, contact Ian at IDEX Consulting. Visit the IDEX Consulting Ltd website for further opportunities. Please note that the information supplied may be retained for up to 10 years for use in connection with future vacancies. For full information on how we use your data, please visit the IDEX Consulting website and view our Privacy Policy. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Mission At IDEX, we strive for an inclusion-first company culture where everyone is treated fairly and can bring their authentic selves to work. We recognise and acknowledge that diverse representation at every level of our business requires continuous and measurable effort. We are committed to driving conscious inclusion across our business and creating equitable pathways.

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Is gender parity a problem in the insurance profession?

Research shows that women and particularly those from minority ethnic backgrounds are considerably under-represented in the insurance profession, especially in leadership positions. Published reports document that “white women make up around 45% of entry level roles yet only 18% of the C-suite” (McKinsey & Company: Gender parity is still a problem in insurance). Data by the REG network, data intelligence company, report that only 15.7% of broking roles are held by women (REG: Women in Insurance: Pushing positive change) with the female broker population falling short of FCA diversity targets. The UK insurance industry employs more than 400,000 people and is still considered as one of the nation’s coveted professions. However, its challenges with gender diversity and equality continue to be a concerning factor for employers and prospective talent. Over the past few years government institutions and insurance bodies have implemented several initiatives to drive change, such as the FCA’s 2022 diversity and inclusion policy for company boards and executive management. The ‘comply or explain’ stance adopted by the FCA provides targets that listed firms must employ to improve the representation of women and ethnic minority groups. Targets include a requirement for firms to ensure that at least 40% of board positions are held by women and progress against diversity strategies are included in annual financial reports. Although some progress has been made with an increase of women in entry level insurance positions, the female to male ratio levels remain unbalanced. “The lack of female diversity is particularly true of the Account Executive population, which has a significantly low number compared to other professions. There are still challenges around the pay gap which need to be addressed, and some women face barriers with professional development especially if they are single parents or the primary caregiver”, says Lisa Williams, Client Delivery Manager for the General Insurance Business. So how can the insurance profession tackle equality and inspire the next generation of female talent?Build an effective diversity strategyResearch shows that “78% of insurance companies lack internal targets for gender diversity” (Property Casualty: D&I study, issues, opportunities for women in insurance) and a study conducted by Marsh and the National African American Insurance Association (NAAIA) found that “nearly half of the survey participants confirm racism and racial bias as impeding the advancement of their careers in the insurance industry” (Risk & Insurance: Addressing diversity and inclusion in insurance).In order to address biases and any potential discrimination, inclusivity needs to be embedded into organisational culture. Strategies which include specific diversity targets and measurable activities will help businesses drive real change. A key component of the strategy should be the focus on diverse recruitment through non gendered job adverts, blind CVs and diverse interview panels. Tackle the gender pay gap As reported by Statista, the insurance and financial services profession has the largest gender pay gap in the UK. The mean gender pay gap sits at around 24.6%, meaning that on average male insurance employees earn 24.6% more than a female employee, which is significantly higher than the national average (Statista: Mean gender pay gap of full time employees in financial services and insurance). When asked what insurance employers should prioritise to improve gender equality, the majority of people in our online poll said addressing the gender pay gap should be the priority (50%) followed by having more female role models (20%) and mentoring programmes (18%).Failure for employers to tackle discrepancies around pay will not only continue to intensify internal discrimination but will likely lead to increased attrition and potential reputational damage, impacting business revenue and growth.Address deep rooted unconscious bias Employers should identify where unconscious bias exists across the business, working systematically to evaluate deep rooted causes. Examples might include approaches to performance reviews and feedback provided by managers. One study found that performance reviews in a global insurer differed per gender group, where women received comments on their communication style in comparison to men who were advised on skills they needed to develop in order to progress or run a department. Change must be driven from the top with senior leaders investing in expert training and initiatives that promote the right behaviours and enforce equitable practices. Research shows that conventional unconscious bias training that merely raises awareness does little to change biased behaviour. Investing in a long-term programme that supports structural changes to policies and operations, that isn’t just a one-time training session, will be much more effective.Mentorship and sponsorship opportunities Formal sponsorship and mentoring programmes play a key role in supporting the advancement of women. Professional mentoring provides individuals with the opportunity to receive impartial constructive feedback, helps build confidence and facilitates personal growth. Sponsorship programmes can be a powerful tool for enabling the next generation of female talent. They often provide strategic career guidance and new opportunities to enable women to progress and fulfil their potential. If you’re looking for a new insurance role, considering your career options or would just like some strategic career guidance get in touch with one of our insurance consultants. Alternatively, if you’re looking to hire or need support with your hiring strategy our expert consultants will be happy to help, you can learn more about our hiring solutions here. ​SourcesMcKinsey & Company: Gender parity is still a problem in insuranceREG: Women in Insurance: Pushing positive changeProperty Casualty: D&I study, issues, opportunities for women in insuranceRisk & Insurance: Addressing diversity and inclusion in insuranceStatista: Mean gender pay gap of full time employees in financial services and insurance

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2024 InsurTech market outlook

​Stuart McKenna, Business Director, shares his views on the InsurTech market, including growing digitization, factors affecting hiring and talent retention, and in-demand roles and skills. Stuart also advises businesses and professionals what they need to prepare for in 2024, as well as how businesses can benefit from having a strong employee value proposition.For advice on the InsurTech market, support with your hiring strategy or guidance on finding a new role, contact Stuart.What specific trends have you seen in your market?While InsurTechs have equal access to earlier-stage funding in the UK, than in other countries, they have experienced challenges accessing later-stage funding to support the scale-up and growth of their firms. These challenges could be caused by UK-based venture capital (VC) and private equity (PE) investors having less capital than US investors or expecting profitability earlier in the growth process.InsurTechs have also helped to increase diversity and inclusion in insurance through their young and diverse employee base, which provides many benefits for the sector, including access to a wider pool of talent. A large proportion of the InsurTech workforce are also located outside of London due to the flexibility of hybrid working, which is appealing to many people.What factors have affected talent attraction and retention in the past 12 months?Having the right talent in place is crucial to the success of a start-up. Attracting high-quality talent who already have good salaries and packages can be challenging.Firms need to have a robust EVP in place that demonstrates a diverse company culture that will help to attract and retain top talent who align with the organisation's values.What do clients and professionals need to be aware of in 2024?Predictive analytics and AI can and have made a difference in the insurance sector. Over two-thirds of insurers have reduced claims and underwriting costs with the help of predictive analytics. Automating processes to improve efficiencies. The manual processes in claim processing, underwriting, and documents moving from one department to another are decreased which ensures teams can work efficiently at scale.About StuartStuart has been recruiting within the UK Insurance sector since 2007. He supports senior brokers, underwriters and claims professionals across the Northern insurance market to secure roles with reputable insurance companies.He has built a first-class reputation across the insurance market as a knowledgeable and creative recruiter. His consultative approach helps open doors for professionals considering their next career move and for businesses looking at their strategic recruitment planning.For advice on the InsurTech market, support with your hiring strategy or guidance on finding a new role, contact Stuart. 

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Everything you need to know about becoming an Insurance Claims Adjuster

The Insurance industry will always need Claims Adjusters. Also known as a Loss Adjustor, if you enjoy investigative work and talking to people, you may find it the perfect role. Read on to find out exactly what a Loss Adjuster does and how much they get paid.What does an Insurance Loss Adjuster do?Insurance Claims Adjusters investigate claims on behalf of insurance companies. Once a claim is logged, the Adjuster will oversee all elements of the claim, from collecting Police Reports and Witness statements to undertaking interviews, getting photos, and more. As a Loss Adjuster, you are responsible for:Interviewing the claimant and the party the claim is against;Collecting all relevant information relating to an incident;Talking to any witnesses who were present to further gather knowledge about the situation;Requesting police, medical or other reports as supporting evidence;Collecting any documentation that supports or undermines a claim, including statements, photographs and other records;Determining if the insurance policy covers specific claims being made and to what extent;Collating all information into a report;Notifying all parties affected by the claims decision.Different types of Insurance Claims Adjusters The type of Insurance Loss Adjuster you become will influence your day-to-day activities. Staff Adjusters A Staff Adjuster works for one insurance firm exclusively, full-time, responding to claims for the company. These roles are usually salaried, and Adjusters get a pension, health insurance, training and career support. Independent Adjusters An Independent Adjuster works for several insurance firms or third-party administrators as a contractor. Their work usually consists of catastrophe claims and travel is involved. Public Adjusters A Public Adjuster works on behalf of policyholders and helps individuals or businesses file claims if they’re not happy with a proposed settlement from an insurer. More often than not this role is on a contractor basis. How much do Insurance Adjusters get paid? Insurance Broking Claims - City and Lloyd’s 1-4 years' experience: £44,000 - £60,0005+ years' experience: £60,000 - £85,000 Insurance Broking Claims - UK regions 1-4 years' experience: £45,000 - £60,0005+ years' experience: £60,000 - £90,000Insurer and MGA Claims - City & Lloyd's 1-3 years' experience: £45,000 - £60,0004-8 years' experience: £60,000 - £75,0009+ years' experience: £75,000 - £90,000Claims - UK regions1-3 years' experience: £45,000 - £60,0004-8 years' experience: £60,000 - £90,0009+ years' experience: £60,000 - £90,000How to become an Insurance Loss Adjuster You don’t need a specific qualification or degree to become a Claims Adjuster. However, degrees or experience in risk management, finance, business, surveying or engineering can strengthen your application. Some firms offer entry-level roles and apprenticeships. Other firms offer graduate schemes, where graduates begin working in claims handling and then work their way up to adjusting. You can get qualifications on the job through the Chartered Insurance Institute and the Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters. The Accreditation for Chartered Status assessment means you can become an Associate member and comprises of 5 years experience in the field, a 3.5 hour written exam, and a 3,000-word analysis of a claim.Speak to the recruitment experts at IDEX Consulting today If you work in insurance or want to become a Claims Adjustor, search our Insurance vacancies today.

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2024 Insurer and MGA market outlook

​We spoke to Paul Davey, Managing Director about the state of the Insurance Company and MGA markets. Paul shares his thoughts on current market trends, factors affecting hiring, in-demand roles and skills. A big factor, as Paul mentions, is a company’s ability to differentiate themselves through their unique employee value proposition. "The winners throughout 2024 and beyond will be the ones who are able to articulate their story best to attract the highest performing individuals. Part of that will derive from the financial rewards on offer, but as we know from our salary surveys in the past, a large part of the way to ‘win hearts and minds' is around the career opportunities and ‘story’ you can offer to prospective employees joining”, says Paul.For advice on the market, support with your hiring and retention strategy or guidance on finding a new role, contact Paul.What specific trends have you seen in your market?2023 saw a calming in the waters when it came to talent hiring, that’s not to say it’s been quiet; but more a returning to ‘normal’ levels of attrition and hiring, after what was by all measures a supernormal 2022. A year which saw attrition rates soar, in some insurers to north of 30%.Service levels for brokers continues to be a pain point in the broker, client and insurer relationship. We expect this to be a huge focus of attention and interest for insurers throughout 2024 as they look to capitalise on gains made during the hard market and translate these into significant land grabs by either geography or speciality, or both.What factors have affected talent attraction and retention in the past 12 months?The prior two years saw the biggest single brain drain in the history of the market, as large numbers of highly knowledgeable people chose to retire early or flip to another employer for more money.Insurers in particular, due to their complexity, have been slow to respond to this seismic change and are still remedying that loss of knowledge, particularly in the technical arenas of underwriting, claims and actuarial. Internal promotions have filled some of those gaps but a lot has been driven by external hiring and re-firing up their graduate schemes, which have been at best on a low heat for the prior decade.The third area of brain drain from the insurers is the broker market, as that sector continues to overheat with an excess of demand vs supply, it has increasingly turned to poaching experienced leaders from the insurers.Which roles are most likely to be in demand in 2024 and why?As insurers and MGAs continue to drive scale in 2024, we expect to see higher numbers of sales and development orientated roles across both the distribution and underwriting channels. This is driven by two main factors. Firstly, insurers looking to capitalise on solid COR numbers by driving higher revenues with increased confidence in their underwriting decisions, and secondly by consistent (and persistent) poor ratings from brokers when it comes to connectivity with underwriters (and more widely decision makers) at insurers.What skills are in-demand for professionals wanting to work in this market?The most in-demand skill for insurer-based professionals will be sales and development. In underwriting that will be those who can ‘trade’ at underwriter level through to leadership roles that can drive (profitable) revenue from strong broker market relationships.In the distribution space we expect to see an upturn in demand for Business Development Managers, across the board, both by insurers looking to bolster existing teams and insurers/MGA’s exploring new territories (geographic or by specialty).What do clients and professionals need to be aware of throughout the rest of the year?All insurers and MGA’s want the holy grail of great technical, sales and underwriting skills in all of their market facing personnel. The winners throughout 2024 and beyond will be the ones who are able to articulate their story best to attract the highest performing individuals. Part of that will derive from the financial rewards on offer, but as we know from our salary surveys in the past, a large part of the way to ‘win hearts and minds' is around the career opportunities and ‘story’ you can offer to prospective employees joining. Think more of what your role will offer an individual’s life and career, than the immediate functional purpose of hiring the person to fulfil a role.About PaulPaul’s experience ranges from running large scale talent attraction campaigns for global insurers and brokers; to bespoke retained assignments, targeting senior appointments across the Broking and Underwriting markets. Paul enjoys working in partnership with people to deliver the results that allow them both to achieve the success they strive for.For advice on the market, support with your hiring strategy or guidance on finding a new role, contact Paul.  

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2024 London Insurance market outlook

​David Carr, Managing Director, shares his views on the London Insurance market, including growth trends, factors influencing talent and retention, skills employers are looking for and in-demand roles. For advice on the UK or global insurance market, support with your hiring strategy or guidance on finding a new role, contact David.What specific trends have you seen in the London Insurance market?The UK insurance market has considerably grown over the past 12 months, with premiums reaching around £320 billion at year end. Growth in the London market has been heavily influenced by the UK’s strong economy and various global factors.There hasn’t been a dramatic rate correction for over four years, this is the first time since 2018 the average has been below 10% and looking to next year, we expect there to be overall risk pricing challenges.Insurers are now aggressively looking for new business where they can write profitable business due to strong risk management processes, to provide additional protection of their client’s assets and to mitigate any potential losses. This is a priority for businesses as they continue to operate in a highly regulated market, with complex rules and regulations.According to the market’s financial results, Lloyd’s of London reported it’s strongest ever combined operating ratio (COR) since 2015, of 91.4% for the first half of 2022, despite payouts of over £21 billion due to macroeconomic challenges. From 2019 to 2021 figures went from 110.3% to 92.2%, indicating significant profitability improvements across the market and good news for insurers throughout 2024.What factors have affected talent attraction and retention in the past 12 months?Key challenges the industry is facing is continued growth without the loss of profitability in a market, where there is a clear “war for talent”. It’s not a case that the talent isn’t there, it’s a case of how employers can successfully attract top talent and ensure they keep it, in a competitive climate. The importance of a strong Employee Value Proposition and a company’s ability to demonstrate a diverse and inclusive culture, plays a significant role here. Professionals are prioritising employers who not only align with their own values but also can evidence they have an authentic and effective diversity and inclusion strategy. In fact, many people are considering a business’ approach to ED&I before even considering an interview. We’ve seen employers adapt their recruitment processes to accommodate these demands, to ensure they’re able to attract the right people.Another important factor, is the impact of climate change which is affecting many risk profiles. The lack of data to price risks accordingly is likely to create longer term issues across the sector. Certain businesses are building data labs to combat this issue, this will interestingly create new business opportunities and different job roles for the profession, as it continues to advance in a data driven and technological landscape. Which roles are most likely to be in demand in 2024 and why?Demand for individuals who can attract new business and control the income is becoming increasingly essential. We are seeing more businesses employ employees who have strong technical skillsets but who also have expertise in new business development and client management. Gone are the days where a Technician would be mainly focused on manually processing tasks, they now need a commercial skillset, with excellent communication skills and ability to forge strong senior partnerships, in order to progress and advance their career.What skills are in-demand for professionals wanting to work in this market?The market is continuously evolving to meet the demands of clients that are affected by the changing geopolitical landscape and shifting hybrid working environment. The move to more customer focussed models with a strong emphasis on winning new business is instigating significant shifts in company culture and providing new opportunities for Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. Consequently, technical and data skill sets will continue to be in demand as businesses continue to use automation and Natural Language Processing (NLP) to drive innovation and improve the customer experience. Training and development in this area will continue to be key across the London and wider UK/EU markets.Niche skill sets like these, will always be in demand, along with individuals who either protect revenue or create revenue streams. These are the key areas we believe will grow, as demand continues across the market.What do clients and professionals need to be aware of?Throughout 2024 I expect there to be further international investment into the UK market which will create some really exciting opportunities. Hiring managers will need to act quickly on decisions in order to gain commitment from professionals they want to hire. It’s absolutely essential for employers to ensure they’re having regular and transparent conversations with prospective and current employees, failure to do this means losing talent to competitors or to counter offers, which are certainly rising across the market and subsequently inflating salaries.For professionals, my advice would be to keep an open mind on new roles across the market, don’t just jump at the first offer. Carefully consider what is important to you and what you want your career trajectory to be, having your goals mapped out will help you understand whether they align with any future employer.About David David has been supporting clients to secure top talent and grow their businesses since 2001 across the UK, European and US Insurance markets.His experience ranges from recruiting within regional markets in the UK, the development of a major FTSE 250 recruitment company, to running a specialist team in the City of London that focuses on Lloyd's and the London Insurance market. David really enjoys delivering an excellent service as well as taking on challenging assignments that improve business performance.For advice on the UK or global insurance market, support with your hiring strategy or guidance on finding a new role, contact David.

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General Insurance Newsletter Friday 12th August 2022

​Insurance NewsZurich Insurance Group has reported that its business operating profit (BOP) surged 25% to $3.393 million in the first half of 2022, its highest in 14 years and second highest ever. All regions and business lines contributed to the stellar results. Property and casualty operating profit rose 32% to $2.055 million for the first six months ending June 30, with a record-low combined ratio of 91.9%. Life operating profit rose 13% to $903 million. ​In a media briefing discussing Aviva H1 2022’s trading statement, group CEO Amanda Blanc credited the “excellent” results as a testament to the progress the UK insurance giant has made over the past two years in simplifying the business and building its resilience. “Aviva is growing and growing profitably,” she said. “The value of new business in the UK and Ireland life company is up 13% and gross written premiums in the general insurance business are up 6%. Profitability is improving and our operating profit is up 14%, significantly ahead of consensus. We’ve delivered an excellent overall combined operating ratio of 94% despite the impact of inflation, demonstrating the scale and diversification of our general insurance business.” In other news...“This has been an excellent six months for Aviva.” That was how Aviva Plc group chief executive Amanda Blanc described the first half of 2022 when the UK-headquartered insurer revealed its operating results for the period, which saw a 14% increase in operating profit to £829 million.In the six months ended June 30, Aviva posted a 6% rise in general insurance gross written premium (GWP) to £4.7 billion. UK commercial lines GWP went up 12%; UK personal lines, down 1%; Canada commercial lines, up 17%; and Canada personal lines, up 9%. ​Insurtech may not be witnessing a bubble bursting, but it is facing up to difficulties that could change the face of the market, according to Gallagher Re global head of insurtech Andrew Johnston. “I wouldn’t categorise this as a bubble – rather a hot air balloon with a tear in its canopy that is bringing it back down to earth, but not at a startling pace,” Johnston told Insurance Business. ​Tokio Marine HCC International (TMHCCI) has revealed that its London Market operations, including GCube, will relocate from their current, separate offices into one consolidated location – on floor six of 20 Fenchurch Street, commonly known as the Walkie Talkie. The move will take place in three stages. The first part, which is already underway, will see GCube, Marine Liability, Marine Hull, Marine Cargo and Energy make the move to their new premises. The second shift is scheduled for Q4 2022 and will see all other London Market teams, US credit and underwriting performance move to the new location. ​European insurance group Talanx has outlined its financial results for the first half of 2022, a day after announcing the renewal of chief executive Torsten Leue’s contract. For the six months ended June 30, Talanx saw a 2.6% increase in group net income attributable to shareholders to €560 million. Operating profit, meanwhile, grew 1.9% to €1.4 billion. Other metrics included €1.9 billion in net investment income, which was a slide from last year’s €2.4 billion. As for gross written premium (GWP), the insurer enjoyed a 17.7% lift to €28.3 billion. ​Digital managing general agent C-Quence has announced that it is adding an excess D&O product to its range of financial lines offerings. The new product will be traded on C-Quence’s proprietary cloud-based platform, CQ Elements. According to the MGA, the excess D&O product will have a cover limit of up to £10 million on an any one claim (AOC) basis, backed by A-rated capacity. C-Quence added that the product is aimed at brokers that require higher limits of indemnity and protection for clients within the MGA’s target market. ​To allow brokers to quote and bind more new and renewal business with higher limits of indemnity, CNA Hardy has increased the maximum attachment point capability from its online excess of loss platform. The attachment points have been raised from £25 million to £150 million. ​UK insurance giant Admiral Group unveiled what group CEO Milena Mondini de Focatiis has described as a “solid set of results” for the six months ended June 30, 2022. Perhaps the most eye-catching figure among the key financial takeaways of the period was Admiral’s 48% drop in profit, which fell from £482.2 million in H1 2021 to £251.3 million in H1 2022. The group’s net revenue dipped 9% to 0.72 billion, however, its group turnover rose 6% to £1.85 billion while group customers rose 12% year-on-year, with 6.94 million in the UK insurance market (up 12%). ​Birmingham-headquartered Newstead Insurance Brokers, which last month completed its swoop for Crendon Insurance Brokers, has a new management line-up. Company stalwart Sarah Giles has been appointed as managing director, taking over from Paul O’Donnell who will remain as a director. Meanwhile assuming the role of commercial director is Julian Simon. “This is a really exciting time for Newstead,” said Giles, who has been with the now £18 million GWP (gross written premium) business for nearly 12 years. “We are bringing together some great local businesses to create a fantastic new team, and there is a massive opportunity for us to build on our growth trajectory to become one of the dominant brokers in the Birmingham and West Midlands market. ​British multinational financial services provider Legal & General has reported strong financial performance for the first half of 2022, with profits after tax, earnings per share, and operating profits all up by 8% year-on-year. Profit after tax rose to £1.15 billion in H1 2022 from £1.07 billion in H1 2021, earnings per share grew to 19.28p from 17.78p, while operating profit increased to £1.16 billion from £1.08 billion a year ago. Its interim dividend was also up 5% to 5.44p from 5.18p. Legal & General also reported a surge in cash flow, up 22% to £1.0 billion, and hit its strongest ever capital position, with a solvency ratio of 212%. ​FM Global has announced it will allocate US$300 million to a first-of-its-kind ‘resilience credit’ to help policyholders invest in climate resilience solutions. The resilience credit has the potential to help its policyholders reduce total loss expectancies related to wind, flood, and wildfire exposure by over US$120 billion, which, in turn, can magnify their positive impact on customers, colleagues, and communities. ​It’s the turn of reinsurance giant Munich Re to unveil its financial report card for the second quarter of 2022, and the company calls its quarterly performance “resilient”. Munich Re, which emerged profitable in Q2, posted a €768 million profit in the three months ended June 30. The corresponding amount in 2021, however, was higher at €1.1 billion. Similarly, the group’s profit in the first half dipped from last year’s €1.7 billion to €1.4 billion this time around. In terms of its operating result in the quarter, Munich Re remained in the black with €763 million. A year ago, the figure stood at €1.6 billion. The company’s investment result, meanwhile, went down from €1.9 billion in Q2 2021 to €971 million in the latest set of numbers. ​Argo Group International Holdings Ltd. has shared its latest set of financial results, revealing losses in both the second quarter and first half of 2022. For the three months ended June 30, Argo’s net loss attributable to common shareholders amounted to US$18.9 million. In the same period last year, the company enjoyed a US$67.1 million net income attributable to common shareholders. ​R&Q Insurance Holdings has announced its financial results for the first half of 2022, with strong growth in gross written premium (GWP) and program fee income. The company, which focuses on program management and legacy insurance businesses, recorded a GWP of US$807 million, an 82% increase from US$445 million for the first half of 2021. R&Q’s program fee income of US$39 million grew by 105% year on year from US$19 million. The number of its programs grew to 75, up from 69 during the same period last year. ​Berkshire Hathaway Inc., the name behind global insurer BHSI (Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance), has revealed its financial results for the second quarter and first half of 2022. According to the Omaha-based conglomerate, its net loss attributable to Berkshire shareholders amounted to US$43.8 billion in the quarter ended June 30, while the group’s attributable net loss in the first six months of the year totalled US$38.3 billion. ​PIB Group has released its financial results for 2021, with a 52% year-on-year increase in revenue to £230.9 million. The group’s adjusted EBITDA grew 78% from 2020 to £67 million.​Mergers & Acquisitions​Another day, another acquisition. Global brokerage Gallagher has acquired UK-based risk management consultancy Another Day Limited (AnotherDay). Founded in 2016, AnotherDay helps organisations identify and prepare for complex threats, react to crises, and investigate criminality using intelligence and technology. It has around 20 risk, investigations and crisis response specialists and has supported clients across 90 countries.It’s a done deal for Aviva and Succession Wealth. The £385 million transaction, which was first announced in March, has now been finalised. A national independent financial advice firm that has around 200 planners, Succession Wealth will retain its branding and continue to operate as a separately regulated business.​Movers & ShakersRSA Insurance Group (RSA), one of the world’s oldest general insurers, has appointed Peter Townsend as its new chief compliance officer (CCO) for its UK and international businesses. Townsend has been with RSA for 10 years, joining as a legal counsel in 2012. He also held the roles of group head of financial crime and group data protection officer. Before joining RSA, he was a solicitor at Berwin Leighton Paisner and Clifford Chance. ​Aqueous Underwriting has announced the appointment of William Hall as senior development underwriter. Hall joins the MGA specialist after working as an associate director at professional indemnity (PI) and liability broker Brunel Professions. He has over three decades of experience in the PI and financial lines sector, having started his career at Royal Sun Alliance. He also launched a startup MGA called PU Protect, which was later acquired by Barbican Insurance. ​Torsten Leue will have at least 10 years at the helm of insurance group Talanx AG after his contract as chief executive was extended. The name behind brands HDI and Hannover Re, Talanx announced that Leue’s contract has been renewed ahead of schedule and will see the business leader remain in charge until May 2028. ​Broking giant Aon Plc will have a new chief operating officer two months from now. Joining the business on October 10 is Mindy Simon, who will replace James Platt as COO. Platt has now become the group’s chief digital officer after serving as chief operating officer from June 2021. Chief financial officer Christa Davies, in the interim, will be in charge of operations prior to Simon’s arrival. ​Sedgwick has appointed Ady Hall to the role of client director, as it seeks to strengthen its public sector offering in the UK. In this role, Hall will work to shape Sedgwick’s public sector offering, which currently serves clients such as local authorities, academic institutions, charities and housing associations. He will join an experienced team that manages numerous large and diverse complex losses each year. ​EeLain Ong has succeeded Julian Chowdhury as chief financial officer at specialist mutual insurer TT Club. Chowdhury, who retired after 27 years with the Club, now serves as a finance consultant to the insurer on a part-time basis. His successor took on the CFO post on August 1. ​Ageas UK has strengthened its distribution team with the appointment of Claire Green as director of distribution. The personal lines insurer looked internally for its latest appointment, as Green most recently served as Ageas UK’s head of strategic partnerships. She has been with the insurer for eight years. In her new role as director of distribution, Green will work alongside fellow director of distribution Darren Whittaker.​Kennedys has appointed Karen Peskett-Hall as its first director of transformation. Peskett-Hall will be responsible for the successful delivery of projects across the Kennedys network, which is comprised of over 2,400 people in 44 offices worldwide. She is tasked with analysing the firm’s current strategy and identifying improvement and innovation opportunities.​​West P&I has appointed Gina Panayiotou as its new environmental, social and governance (ESG) manager. Panayiotou is an experienced maritime lawyer and industry strategist, having held senior roles throughout her career. She has worked as a legal manager at a leading shipowner, global head of shipping and energy at a multijurisdictional law firm, and in-house legal counsel for an international cruise line.All information provided in this Market Digest has been gathered from multiple General Insurance Media sources and individual company press releases.

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​Insurance NewsBeazley has revealed its financial results for the half year ended June 30, 2022, a period that delivered a mixed bag for the Specialty Insurer. Its profit before tax dropped 87% to $22.3 million (approx. £18.64 million), from $167.3 million in H1 2021, while its annualised return on equity dropped to 1%, from 15% for the same period last year.The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has published its 39-page response to HM Treasury’s consultation as part of the latter’s review of Solvency II. Part of the ABI’s response reads: “In addition to its commitment to HMT’s key objectives on competitiveness and policyholder protection, the insurance and long-term savings industry shares the government’s ambition to capitalise on Brexit by reforming Solvency II rules to unlock billions of pounds in new investment in the UK economy."The Worldwide Broker Network (WBN) has added a trio of European members to its roster. Now part of the WBN line-up are Dutch business Söderberg & Partners and Croatia-based firms Risk Solution Broker (RSB) and Fortius Inter Partes.There has been a sharp increase in insurance fraud claims this year, and it has been suggested that the surge has been driven by mounting cost-of-living pressures, a new report from Zurich UK has found. According to the Insurer, it saw the number of fraudulent Property claims jump by 25% between January 01 and May 31, compared to the same period last year. Zurich UK also noted that in the last five months, the Insurer prevented fraud totalling £4.2 million, which is up from £3.3 million over the same period in 2021. This translates to over £40,000 a day.There may be a “great deal to be concerned about on a macro basis and a geopolitical basis in the world today”, but the world’s largest insurance Broker remains confident about its prospects in the face of any incoming recession, Marsh McLennan CEO Dan Glaser said. Glaser addressed analysts as the global brokerage released its second quarter results, reporting year-on-year revenue growth of 7%.​​The cost of comprehensive car insurance rose by £32 in the last 12 months, according to research by Confused and WTW. The Car Insurance Price Index revealed that UK motorists now pay £554 on average compared to £522 in 2021. WTW and Confused detailed that car insurance premiums have now seen consecutive annual increases for the last two quarters, following the implementation of the new Financial Conduct Authority pricing rules on 1 January.The Financial Conduct Authority has revealed progress towards its diversity and inclusion goals in its Annual Report & Accounts for 2021/22. The watchdog, having shown positive movement in all areas, highlighted that D&I was critical to its work on culture and governance. “Improving this in firms promotes diversity of thought, guards against groupthink, promotes better understanding of a diverse customer-base, and encourages greater competition and innovation to meet their needs,” the regulator stated.In further news...​The Financial Conduct Authority has warned of a clone which is fraudulently using the logo of Assured Partners Broker, Borland Insurance. CEO of Borland Insurance, John Silcock, said that the clone had been using the firm’s logo but stated that no customers had been affected by the scam.​The current Chancellor of the Exchequer, Nadim Zahawi, has pledged that laws will be changed under the newly-published Financial Services and Markets Bill. In a speech at Mansion House this week, Zahawi, said: “The Bill implements the outcomes of the Future Regulatory Framework Review. I can announce today that we will repeal hundreds of pieces of retained EU law."​The Financial Conduct Authority only met its processing speed target for 44.7% of appointed representative notifications in 2021/22. The FCA detailed that it has a voluntary target of processing 95% of complete notifications for AR status within five working days of the request. The low achievement in 2021/22 was even worse than the year before when it only delivered on time for 48.1% of notifications.​The Financial Ombudsman Service has highlighted a 33.4% fall in complaints about insurance pricing in 2021/22. The one-third drop took complaints from 1,507 in 2020/21 to 1,004 – effectively in line with the 1,076 reported in 2019/20. There was also a reduction in the FOS’ uphold rate. The percentage of complaints upheld by the ombudsman has now fallen from 29% to 19% between 2019 and 2022.Alison Meckiffe, CEO of Broker Endsleigh, has taken the business back to its roots focusing on education, students and not-for-profits. Meckiffe, who joined the Broker in 2020, said: “The role came as a surprise opportunity and offered a chance to bring the business back to profitable growth and focus on its heritage."​The Protection Distributors Group (PDG) has announced the latest list of Insurers that meet its best practice claims criteria to become Claims Charter signatories, following a rigorous review of claims handling practices across the industry. Fourteen (14) Insurers have met PDG’s standards and been named as signatories to the Claims Charter for 2022, bringing total membership up to 21. These are Aegon, AIG, British Friendly, Guardian, Holloway, HSBC Life, Legal & General, LV=, MetLife, Scottish Widows, Shepherds Friendly, The Exeter, Vitality, and Zurich.Marsh McLennan has kept strong momentum as it heads into the mid-point of 2022, as the insurance and consulting giant revealed its Q2 financial results. Consolidated revenue for the group saw a 7% rise year-on-year at $5.4 billion, slightly lower than Q1’s result of $5.5 billion. The group’s revenue increased by 20% on an underlying basis, while its operating income stood at $1.4 billion, an 11% spike from the prior year. Adjusted operating income rose 8% to $1.3 billion.Insurtech Gateway – the birthplace of the likes of FloodFlash and By Miles – has completed the first close of its Seed Fund II, which will allow the Insurtech investor to back a further 20 teams over the next four years. “We believe that insurance and technology can transform society,” said Insurtech Gateway Chief Executive Richard Chattock, whose incubators support 20 portfolio companies in the UK and four in Australia. “We are proud to have created a place where independent Founders can build sustainable partnerships with progressive Insurers, Regulators, and Co-Investors.”Global insurer Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) has now made its way to Switzerland. Announcing its foray into the Swiss market, the Boston-headquartered group said it now underwrites Property, Casualty, and Executive & Professional lines in Switzerland from the company’s new office in Zürich. Meanwhile several other product lines are set to be launched later on.HSBC Life UK has launched a digital underwriting innovation that enables medical screening requests to be sent to and received back automatically from the medical screening provider Square Health, exclusively available on UnderwriteMe’s protection platform. Once the screening is completed, the results are returned to HSBC Life’s digital underwriting rules engine – provided by UnderwriteMe – to instantly provide an eligibility decision. This will also be available via the HSBC Life extranet journey for those IFA users who use IRESS, iPipeline and Synaptic Webline.Major reinsurer SCOR has tapped into Insurtech Concirrus’ data modelling capabilities to improve its Marine line’s loss ratios. Concirrus was founded to harness data and technology to improve loss ratios and increase Specialty and Commercial insurance’s operating efficiency. Gregory Delaisse, Global Head of Marine at SCOR, said the reinsurer has teamed up with Concirrus to access its Hull Market Model.HSB (UK and Ireland) has brought together its business development, customer trading hub and claims areas under a newly created Commercial Division. The Commercial Division will deliver a more collaborative and seamless customer experience for Brokers, Insurers and MGAs.The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA) is pleased to welcome Arch Insurance as a partner. Steve White, BIBA CEO said: “It is really valuable to have another BIBA partner. Insurer insights help our Broker members to help their customers. We are delighted that Arch has joined BIBA and we look forward to working with them.”Mergers & Acquisitions​​Global Risk Partners has bought Maidstone-based First Insurance Solutions in its first deal since the takeover by Brown & Brown completed earlier this month. The consolidator confirmed that First Insurance, a broker providing bespoke insurance solutions in the contracting sectors such as drainage, cleaning, electrical, air-conditioning and security, will keep its brand, offices and all staff.​The Jensten Group has acquired Leeds-based Broker Ravenhall Risk Solutions for an undisclosed sum. The deal, which is subject to approval by the FCA, bolsters Jensten’s regional presence in Yorkshire and is the Group’s latest step in its ‘buy and build’ strategy.Just Travel Cover, the Leisure Travel Insurance specialists and insurance product and service provider, has acquired the Travel insurance and Scheme specialist business Alpha Underwriting from CPP Secure Limited. The deal sees Just Travel Cover grow its Broker network and provide Alpha’s general insurance Brokers with access to its unique panel of insurance products, meaning they can compare multiple schemes from leading Insurers in one place, without the need to re-key, and offer worldwide travel insurance with no age limit, cover for hundreds of pre-existing medical conditions, cruises, winter sports and other activities.Davies has announced that it has completed its acquisition of Asta Capital, the market-leading third-party Managing Agent at Lloyd’s, following approval by regulators including Lloyd’s, the UK’s Financial Conduct and Prudential Regulation Authorities, and the Dubai Financial Services Authority.Movers & Shakers​​Allianz Holdings has appointed Ashish Patel as Chief Operating Officer after Stephanie Smith left at the end of 2021. Smith had been with the business since 2009 becoming COO in 2016. The role has been held by Gavin Dresher on an interim basis since her departure. Patel has worked for the Allianz Group for nine years, having previously held the position of Head of Allianz Technology India.​APRIL International has announced two new hires – Agne Gacionyte has been appointed to the newly created role of UK Marketing Manager, while Roshani Thapa has joined as Broker Sales Consultant. Gacionyte most recently held a senior marketing role at AXA Health. She has more than seven years of experience in the industry and will draw on her experience of managing SME engagement and strategic media partnerships in supporting APRIL International’s continued growth. Thapa was previously with Aetna International, where she was responsible for providing support to the UK sales and retention teams for SME and large corporate accounts.​AXA XL Insurance has appointed Sarah White as Senior Underwriter, Professional Indemnity, UK & Lloyd’s, with immediate effect. Ms. White began her insurance career in 2006 as an Account Manager in the Professional Indemnity team at Lockton (formerly Alexander Forbes). In 2010, she joined HDI Global Specialty (formerly Inter Hannover) as an Assistant Underwriter, before being promoted to Underwriter and later, Senior Underwriter and Product Lead for SME lawyers.Admiral Group has hired Keith Davies as Group Chief risk and compliance officer starting September 2022. Davies has experience in risk management and compliance. He is currently a Non-Executive Director and Chair of the audit and risk committees for two Admiral entities: Admiral Insurance Company and Admiral Insurance Gibraltar.Dan Blake has joined the senior management team, as the new Head of Private Equity. Blake is a Chartered Insurance Broker and joins Vista from Arthur J Gallagher Insurance Brokers. His key role will be to lead Vista’s private equity practice. Blake started his career with J K Lee, which is now part of Howden Group.The Financial Ombudsman has appointed James Dipple-Johnstone as Deputy Chief Ombudsman and Karl Khan as Chief Operating Officer. Dipple-Johnstone has previous experience in leadership roles. He currently works as the Deputy Commissioner for the Information Commissioner’s Office. He has also held senior posts in UK police, health and government oversight agencies. Khan has recently completed a secondment from HM revenue and Customs to the UK Health Security Agency as Operations Performance and Improvement Director. He was previously Interim Director General in the customer service group at HMRC.Spring Insure has named Bethany Thomas as Senior Underwriter, where she will be responsible for leading the UK Financial Lines and Commercial D&O team. Thomas has spent her 14-year insurance career as a Financial Lines Broker and joins Spring from Protean Risk where she held the positions of Account Director and Team Leader.Collinson has named Mo Shakarchi as its new Chief Product and Innovation Officer and will report to joint CEO Christopher Evans. Alongside his work at Collinson, Shakarchi will continue to be an advisory board member for Global Logic and start-ups, where he advises C-level suit on product, digital and data trends across industries.Beazley has revelead that its Chair, David Roberts will be standing down from the board in autumn 2022 to take up the role as Chair of the court of the Bank of England.Miller has hired Paul Jacobs and Steve Quick to form a Farms and Estates team. The rural team will be part of Miller’s new ‘international special asset insurance’ department, which incorporates its private client, rural and soon-to-be-launched equine offerings. Jacobs will report into Katie Small, Head of Private Clients, with Quick reporting into Jacobs.Insurtech Ripe Thinking has welcomed industry veteran Laurel Powers-Freeling as the new Chair of its board. Powers-Freeling brings to Ripe a proven track record in financial services, tech, and business growth. Aside from serving as CEO of M&S Money, she has held various senior executive, board, or non-executive positions for major financial institutions like Prudential, ACE/Chubb, Lloyds Bank Group, and the Bank of England. She has also made significant impact in fintech, currently serving as chair of both Uber UK and personal finance platform Moneybox.All information provided in this Market Digest has been gathered from multiple General Insurance Media sources and individual company press releases.

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