Amanda Gray: back to work and part time plans
When Amanda, from Bedford, was made redundant from a large brokerage at 8 months pregnant, she really wasn’t sure what she’d do next. So, a little while later when she got head-hunted by Konsileo and offered the perfect job, she thought it might be too good to be true. “I’m a big believer that things […]
Ajit Prajapati: Independence and Support
It took Ajit Prajapati a bit of time to get used to working as a Client Director for Konsileo, but one year on the job has completely changed his life. “I think I was a bit institutionalised,” explains Ajit. “I’d worked for 25 years for big brands like Swinton, Endsleigh and Markerstudy. I was used […]
Konsileo Couples: Kim and Stephen Appleby-Jones
You might know how much people love working for Konsileo, but you might not know that some people at Konsileo love each other… To celebrate Valentine’s Day this week we talked to some insurance broking couples about what it’s like to work together, and how they combine their personal and professional lives. Kim and Stephen […]
Nick Taylor-Ward: Flexibility and Independence at Konsileo
Nick Taylor-Ward has worked in insurance for over 30 years and been a CII chartered insurance broker for 14, but his latest role at Konsileo is by far his favourite. He started in September 2019, joining from one of the biggest brokerages in the world, and hasn’t looked back since. Nick says: “When you’re a […]
Konsileo is now working with Atradius
Late payments increased by an astonishing 81% compared to pre-pandemic levels. Businesses face major issues with outstanding debt, tying up their resources to chase collections. This can be both time consuming and ineffective, so why not let a debt collection agency do the hard work for you? What can a third-party debt collection agency offer […]
Mental Health Awareness Week 2021
Organised by the Mental Health Foundation, Mental Health Awareness Week focuses on inspiring the UK to improve mental health. According to the Office for National Statistics, the proportion of adults experiencing depression nearly doubled during the pandemic. As such, this year’s campaign may be of particular importance. The theme for 2021’s Mental Health Awareness Week […]
Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act Aims to Aid Recovery
The Act serves to implement various measures to help the economy and businesses recover following extended lockdown measures and closures due to the coronavirus pandemic. On 25th June 2020, the Corporate Insolvency and Governance Bill received royal assent, becoming an Act just over one month after being introduced in Parliament on 20th May. The Act […]
Ergonomics Tips for Working From Home
Ergonomics is defined as the science of fitting a workspace to an individual’s needs. Ergonomics aims to increase efficiency while reducing discomfort and the likelihood of injury. Many factors of ergonomics may be severely lacking in a home environment. For example, while at the office, you likely have access to a suitable desk and chair, […]
Common Business Interruption Policy Extensions
Unless they are able to resume operations within five days, an estimated 90% of small businesses fail within a year of experiencing a large-scale disaster, according to financial experts. That’s why it’s crucial for organisations like yours to have business interruption (BI) insurance. At a glance, BI cover offers protection for loss of income in […]
Protecting Employees from Coronavirus
As global concerns about the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) continue to rise, it’s important for employers like you to understand what you can do to protect your workforce. Review this guidance for an outline of what coronavirus is, how it spreads and key steps that you can take to keep employees healthy. What is Coronavirus? […]