A Journey Worth Taking
At Konsileo, from day one we have always said that we would be: unique, a disruptor, a challenger, and all that good stuff that most start-ups say… One thing that founder and CEO John Warburton has made clear from the beginning is that insurance broking is one of the most noble professions…
Konsileo’s year in review
As one more year is coming to a close, we might find ourselves rushing into New Year’s resolutions and ambitious objectives. But, if we don’t reflect on past achievements, how do we know if we are moving forward? Retrospection is the key for people – and companies– to...
Hotel and lodging industry: how to safeguard your business against liability risks
We live in a compensation society. People today are aware of their rights and know how to claim or encouraged to claim by no win no fees lawyers. From guest houses and hotels to holiday parks and resorts, holiday accommodations are exposed to all kinds of risks that...
Business interruption insurance: would your business survive a catastrophe?
‘If you don’t ask the right questions, you don’t get the right answers’. When it comes to understanding a business and its risks this couldn’t be more accurate. As a commercial insurance broker, a big part of my job is about translating; it’s making sure I collect all...
Wind farms: 5 things your insurance broker should tell you about your business, but they probably won’t
The wind power market is attracting increasing investment across the UK and with it comes an increase in risk for those constructing and operating the turbines. Wind turbines only bring in revenue when they are actually in operation, and the following top tips, based...
5 tips to avoid a business insurance horror story this Halloween
Is your business insurance a trick or a treat? As a business owner, you probably know insurance and risk management should be top priority to ensure smooth operation of your company. However, insurance is a complex area and, as such, there are mistakes or oversights...
Konsileo Wins Broker Start-up of the Year 2018
We are delighted to announce that Konsileo was awarded the Broker Start-up of the Year trophy in the 25th ceremony of Insurance Age’s UK Broker Awards 2018 hosted on 14 September. The UK Broker Awards has celebrated successful businesses in the insurance broker market...
Konsileo Does the BIBA Hackathon
Follow us to BIBA 2018 conference in Manchester and find out which of the Konsileo members won the BIBA Hackathon award. My first month at Konsileo has been far from a dull and ordinary induction! On my second day, I travelled up to Manchester with the Konsileo team...
£2.7m Raised – what next for Konsileo?
You may have already seen in the insurance press, via social media or through the grapevine that Konsileo has secured £2.7m in our latest funding round from Belgravia-based technology investor Committed Capital. In an interview with content editor Jonathan Swift of...
The Future of Work in Insurance
The future of work is a hugely relevant topic for an industry built around face-to-face relationships. Insurance is plagued with headlines of ‘AI taking over the world’ and ‘Robo-advisors are here to stay’. However, the commercial insurance space is still dependent on...
2017 – What a Great Year for Konsileo! Image gallery
We have had a stunner of a year at Konsileo, from our official launch and getting FCA regulated, team growth and our brokers selling the first piece of business - we are feeling very proud of ourselves and ready for a well earned rest over the Christmas holidays! So...
The Broker Client Relationship
The broker client relationship is ever-changing; with new technologies, changing client needs and growing complexities in running businesses. Insurance for commercial clients is generally seen as more of a grudge purchase, and not high in the priority list of a...
Top 5 articles on GDPR
GDPR: What are the implications for the insurance industry? We made a list of the top 5 articles on GDPR to help you get an idea of what the new regulation means to businesses. So – what is GDPR and what does it mean for insurance brokers and their clients? General...
Future of broking series 1 – Commercial insurance broking in 2017
Konsileo worked closely with the CII and PKF Littlejohn and launched the research report in April 2017 highlighting the current state of insurance broking and how it might develop in the future. We are going to go into a bit more detail about what the report shows – as well as seeing what has changed since it launched, things may be moving quicker than we expected!
Konsileo – the journey to disrupt commercial insurance broking
The vision – change the face of broking to bring people and technology together whilst being the broker that everyone wants to work for. After being with Konsileo a couple of months as their new Marketing Manager I am really starting to get to grips with how exciting...
How is Technology Driving Change for Commercial Brokers?
InsurTech – a word that has cropped up more often in recent years, and for good reason! Technology is at the forefront of most industries, and for Insurance that is no different, using technology as a driver for change is a necessary first step in future-proofing...
Vote for your Tech Champion of 2017
Voting is open for Tech Champion of 2017 and Konsileo founder John is nominated!
With Konsileo officially launching and being FCA approved earlier this year, the idea that brought John and Peter together in 2015 is really coming to life and building traction in the insurance industry.
Konsileo launches report on ‘The Future of Broking’ with the CII & PKF
After extensive research, Konsileo, the CII and PKF LittleJohn have launched our report on ‘The Future of Broking’ to look at how the insurance industry has changed in the last 10 years, as well as what likely changes there are for the future. Key takeaways from the...
Konsileo has officially launched!
Konsileo has officially launched!
10 Predictions for the Future of Commercial Insurance Broking
Insurance is changing - or it should be, nothing should stay the same for too long, here is what we think will happen with the future of commercial insurance broking to modernise the way brokers and insurers work together. Brokers will become less acquainted with...