Konsileo welcomes Helen Broadbent – Head of Insurer Strategy
Helen Broadbent ACII has joined commercial insurance broker Konsileo as Head of Insurer Strategy.
She will lead the £85m GWP broker’s insurer placement framework, strengthening collaborative partnerships that benefits clients, brokers and insurers alike.
Broadbent began her broking career at Gauntlet Group and held corporate broking roles at JLT and Gallagher. More recently she was head of corporate client management and regional broking director at Kennett Insurance & Risk Management, and regional broking manager at Jensten.
Konsileo’s whole-of-market placement strategy empowers brokers to choose which markets to recommend based solely on client needs, rather than centralised panels or placement targets.
Broadbent commented: “I’ve been following Konsileo for some time, waiting for the perfect opportunity to come up.
Konsileo offers a genuinely exciting opportunity to be part of something truly revolutionary
“Too often, centralised approaches can undermine trust and morale in broking teams. Konsileo’s model gives brokers the freedom to act in their clients’ best interests while building strong relationships with specialist markets.”
“Our strategy ensures brokers retain the freedom to serve clients independently, while building strong relationships with relevant markets.”
She added: “The self-managed model really appealed to me too, particularly after having my two children during the pandemic, where we all re-evaluated the balance in our lives.
“Combined with its proprietary technology and ambition to challenge a traditional industry, Konsileo offers a genuinely exciting opportunity to be part of something truly revolutionary.”
Strong technical expertise, market relationships and leadership
John Warburton, CEO and Co-founder, said: “Helen brings a strong blend of technical expertise, market relationships and leadership experience that will ensure we make the most of our clients’ collective buying power. She understands how to balance insurer strategy with broker autonomy, which is central to our approach.
“As we continue to grow, maintaining strong, strategic insurer relationships becomes increasingly important. Helen’s appointment ensures our brokers have access to the right markets, expertise and support to deliver great outcomes for clients, both in today’s environment and as market conditions evolve.”
