Cover story
Ellie Jackson: From ‘ditzy’ apprentice to ‘tenacious’ broker MD in five years – How thoughtful succession planning is unlocking new growth opportunities at Robert Gerrard
The 28-year-old managing director bringing ‘a little bit of Essex in every boardroom’ as she homes in on international opportunities, new scheme potential and a talent first mindset for her incoming era of leadership
Leader
Opinion: Brokers evolve beyond distribution to take on industry-wide marketeer remit
The role and function of an insurance broker is changing – with distribution now just one of many faces these professionals present. Growing remits as marketeers and recruiters must become more visible as part of road map to futureproof UKGI
The Market
UK insurer solvency remains strong but aggregate position slips
Insurance DataLab co-founder Matt Scott examines the latest findings from an exclusive analysis of market Solvency and Financial Condition Reports
In Focus
In Focus: Talent attraction versus job opportunities – Where is the biggest people pinch point?
While outreach programmes and work experience initiatives are helping to showcase the breadth of insurance careers available, figures show that hiring rates have fallen. So, what is the biggest issue here – attracting young talent or creating enough opportunities for them once they are interested?
The People
Stuart Heath: Tokio Marine HCC seeks to inject ‘fresh ideas’ with global distribution strategy
International head of distribution says specialty insurer is planning to “strike that gold” with tiered broker distribution strategy, aiming to mirror UK plan implementation in the US and Europe
