Ben Johnson from the Insurance Practiceat Sheffield Haworth interviewed RichardSant, Head of Careers and Employability atthe University of Arts London about a recentnationwide study conducted by HitachiCapital.

We invited hundreds of professionals from within the UK general insurance industry to participate in our survey, and here were the results. Please note that the survey was conducted in April and May 2021, before the FCA published its final policy statement.

At a webinar held on Tuesday 11th May, Ben Johnson, Global Head of Insurance at Sheffield Haworth, and a panel of industry experts, discussed the industry’s attitudes towards pricing and Fair Value, and how insurance companies should react to gain competitive advantage.

In this webinar, held on Tuesday 11th May 2021, Ben Johnson, Global Head of Insurance at Sheffield Haworth, and a panel of industry experts, discussed the industry’s attitudes towards pricing and Fair Value, and how insurance companies should react.

Elona Mortimer-Zhika is CEO of IRIS Software Group, one of the UK’s largest privately held software companies. Its mission is to be the most trusted provider of mission-critical software and services, ensuring customers get it right first time, every time. IRIS works with accountancy firms, finance, HR and payroll teams, and educational organisations, helping them be more productive and better engaged with stakeholders while remaining compliant with regulations.

Charles Newhouse is a Global Director of Consulting for BAE Applied Intelligence and has spent the majority of his career with the business, starting as an IT Director to running a major division within BAE. His clients include global enterprises with tens of thousands of employees, to advising teams on better delivery and strong operational improvements.

Kate Collyer, Chief Economist at the FCA, has hinted that the current pricing remedies could be just the start of a wave of regulation. How are insurers likely to be affected and how should they respond?

Whilst some businesses are struggling to survive, others are reaching new levels of growth. There is no playbook for boards to follow in response to a global pandemic. Board members must find a balance in simultaneously managing short term responsiveness, the need for rapid decision making, and thoughtful planning and preparation for future recovery.

It has been an active start to the year with many groups looking to hire across private markets with a particular focus on Real Estate, Credit & Infrastructure.