Not too long ago, remote working was something of a luxury enjoyed by relatively few individuals whose employers had the flexibility to enable them to work away from their offices. However, the pandemic and the continued emergence of technology have meant that it is now a generally accepted part of employment practice which is even enshrined in legislation. Whilst remote working is convenient for staff,
Since the summer, it has at times seemed that perceptions of the insurance industry's priorities varied widely and wildly depending on whether you worked within it or not. Many external commentators appeared preoccupied with speculation about whether the new Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, would increase the rate of Insurance Premium Tax (IPT) to help plug the fiscal 'black hole' which she reported having
Over the last few decades, our personal and professional lives have been transformed by the rapid development of digital technology. Its adoption has been so universal, in fact, that many of us seem to spend most of our day talking, typing, watching or listening to a number of different devices. However, convenience can lead to complacency and, in some cases, tremendous risk. The UK Information
The first step towards resolving a problem, it is said, is actually knowing that a problem exists. In the run-up to July's General Election, politicians of all persuasions had their antennae switched on to identify issues which might affect their performance at the polls. One item of common concern which they would have found hard to avoid was the clamour about the affordability of motor
The speedy march of technology in recent decades has granted us an incredible number of conveniences previously thought the preserve of science fiction. One of the most transformative has been the development of the mobile phone. In the 1980s, people were amazed at the ability to make calls while on the go, albeit from a device which was as heavy and portable as a large
Broadway Insurance Partners has revealed that it is focused on growth after once again being named among the UK insurance industry's leading risk management practitioners. It is one of a dozen to feature on the latest annual list of Five-Star Brokers published by Insurance Business magazine. Broadway's founder and Chief Executive, Daniel Lloyd-John, is also the only broker of a firm based outside London to
"Success", so the saying goes, "has many fathers". Although ideas may originate with one person, it takes a group effort and mix of a range of skills and experience to be exploited in full. It is, I would suggest, quite easy to pay lip service to the notion of teamwork. That is particularly true when individuals are so wedded to their concept of how organisations
A regional padel tournament organised by Broadway Insurance Partners has raised £30,000 for The Prince's Trust. The inaugural event was held at The Padel Club in Wilmslow and saw 16 teams vying to become North West champions. Broadway Chief Executive, Daniel Lloyd-John said that he was "delighted' to have helped the tournament take place. "It was a superb day of competition involving players from right
Broadway Insurance Brokers's fast-growing healthcare division has been shortlisted for a second prestigious award in the space of three months. The firm is one of 12 finalists selected in the Small Intermediary of the Year category of COVER magazine's Excellence Awards. It follows the announcement of Broadway's inclusion as one of seven brokers which are in the running for the Best Small Health Insurance Advice
Exactly one year ago, I wrote my first article on this 'blog. In it, I explained why I had joined this firm. I'm pleased to say that the decision has been completely justified by my experience of the intervening 12 months at a brokerage rightly regarded as one of the most dynamic and capable around. My arrival at Broadway, though, coincided with one of the
