Kim Appleby-Jones: Flexibility and Putting Clients First
Kim has worked in insurance in various roles for much of her working life, including at her husband Stephen’s brokerage. When it was sold, she thought at first it might be time to retire… But when husband Stephen had an interview with Konsileo, they wanted Kim to come on board too! “We’ve always been a […]
Lucy HG: Flexibility, Development and the Future of Work
Early this year it was my work anniversary, I’ve been at Konsileo for 2 years. To say that I’d vowed never to be an employee, ever again after years of self-employment, I’m rather enjoying myself! I love everything I do here and wouldn’t change it for the world, the fact I have flexibility is invaluable. […]
Konsileo Growth Continues with Latest Hires
Commercial brokerage Konsileo has hired two client directors in its latest cohort as part of its ongoing national expansion programme. Konsileo has doubled in size in the last year and is now a £20 million GWP broker with fast growth continuing. The latest hires include: Becky Wright has joined from NFU Mutual. She will […]
Duncan Bennett: Falling Back in Love with Broking
Duncan Bennett had been running his own brokerage firm and pouring hours into it – when he realised he wanted something different out of his life. When an old colleague told him about Konsileo, he knew he’d found it. Duncan says: “Running your own business can take over your entire life, and I found that’s […]
Konsileo named one of the UK’s ‘Fast Brokerages’
We’re delighted to be one of 15 brokerages making Insurance Business UK’s 2022 list of Fast Brokerages. The Fast Brokerages awards recognise brokerages of all sizes across the country that didn’t just survive the Covid-19 storm, but thrived through it. To win, they had to have achieved 20% or more revenue growth over 2020 and […]
Ian Gardiner: One Last Challenge
Ian Gardiner, from Sussex, has been in insurance for 38 years, in various roles across various firms. He rates his three years with Konsileo as his best role by far. “I started out in insurance as a fresh-faced 16-year-old,” says Ian. “And I’ve done all sorts. I’ve been a desk-top claims handler, a loss adjuster, […]
Konsileo Awarded Chartered Status
We are very proud to announce today that we’ve achieved Chartered status from the Chartered Insurance Institute. Chartered status is awarded to firms that commit to the highest professional values and ethical code. These commitments include putting customers’ interests first, investing in ongoing development of their people’s technical skills and knowledge, plus supporting wider initiatives […]
Paul Turner: An Agile and Innovative Business Model
Paul started out at his Dad’s Halifax insurance business at the age of 17, when an ankle injury put paid to his dream rugby career. He’s since run various local brokerage offices and divisions – and spent a short stint as a desk-based broker at a large firm. Three years ago, he started with Konsileo. […]
Konsileo Hires Six Account Directors as National Expansion Continues
Konsileo has announced the appointment of six client directors as part of its ongoing expansion. Jackilyn Jack joins from NFU mutual. Her focus will continue to be on agricultural, hospitality and retail clients across Scotland, growing […]
Derek Bentley: Freedom and Caring About Clients
After 40 years working at large insurance and broking firms, Derek Bentley decided he was fed up of being an anonymous cog in a huge wheel and took a job with Konsileo. One year on, and he’s loving being employed at a place where he can be his own boss. Derek explains: “The real buzz […]