Without a Doubt the Best Decision – Paul Turner
Without a Doubt the Best Decision – Paul Turner Paul Turner joins us to talk about his experience in the insurance industry, how it’s changed, and what his career at Konsileo is like. ‘I started in 1991 when I was 17. I failed all my GCSEs, and my dad said I needed to work for him. My first ever job was […]
It’s Confirmed – Konsileo is One of the Best Places to Work
It’s Confirmed – Konsileo is One of the Best Places to Work Konsileo won the Best Places to Work award in the financial sector for medium-sized businesses. The Sunday Times Best Places to Work Award recognises top employers based on job satisfaction, wellbeing, and engagement. It is a prestigious award and based directly off employee feedback, measuring different elements of […]
It’s Truly A Career for Life – Alison Gilliver
It’s Truly a Career for Life- Alison Gilliver Alison joined the Insurance industry over 20 years ago after first joining a call centre. She stayed for two years as it ‘had a good team vibe and gave you a good grounding. They bring in new people all the time, so it’s a great way to immerse yourself in the world of insurance.’ Tiring […]
Now I Know What I’m Capable Of – Mark Sing
Mark Sing – Now I Know What I’m Capable Of After starting in small offices, Mark has grown as an insurance broker since joining the industry ten years ago. His friend initially got him into insurance, and it’s the friendships created along the way that got him to stay. “I enjoyed the social side of it, being able to […]
Top Five Strange Insurance Policies
Top Five Strange Insurance Policies Happy April Fool’s Day! To celebrate, we’ve compiled a list of our top five strange insurance policies – but there’s a catch. You have to guess if they are real or fake. Answers are at the end… 1. Food stolen by a seagull Imagine – you’re sat on a sea wall, the takeaway container resting on your legs. You open it up, greeted with the […]
Time To Take Back Control
Time To… Take Back Control BIBA 2026 is just around the corner. With under 2 months before the industry comes together to collaborate and connect, it’s the perfect moment to pause and reflect on the theme of this year, ‘Time:To’. Previous themes have focused on the future and harnessing its potential. This year, we are invited to slow down and take stock […]
Rediscovering My Zest for Work – Caleb Gaunt
Rediscovering My Zest for Work After applying for a significant number of jobs, Caleb got a call back from an insurance broker nearly 15 years ago. Ever since, he’s been helping clients protect their livelihoods. Talking about his experience, Caleb explains that whilst he views “working as a means to an end, I will do the best I can in any job. Writing […]
What are the Top Three Traits Konsileo Brokers have in Common?
What are the Top Three Traits Konsileo Brokers have in Common? Konsileo’s brokers, or ‘Client Directors’ as we call them, can be found across the UK dealing with a variety of sectors. Each Client Director has their own way of conducting business and looking after clients; we encourage everyone to find their own unique style of broking, finding what works best […]
We Are Insurance Times Commercial Lines Broker of the Year
We are Insurance Times Commercial Lines Broker of the Year We did it – again! Last week we picked up our second consecutive Commercial Broker of the Year at the 2025 Insurance Times Awards. The award last year marked a milestone for the company, but this most recent win is a recognition of all […]
Insurance Simplified: Key Policy Terms, Documents, and People
Insurance: Simplified Insurance may be complicated, but it doesn’t have to be a mystery! This blog will detail the key policies, documents, and people that will pop up during your insurance journey. It is by no means comprehensive, and that’s where our brokers come in. They know the ins and outs of the jargon […]