In the latest Talking Insurance Podcast – Episode 6, host, Gerrard White's Insurance Division Director, Steve Wright sits down with two leading voices in insurance pricing, data and AI: Peter Kelly (Senior Managing Director, FTI Consulting) and Chris Pearce (Chief Data Officer, esure Group). In this episode, Peter and Chris reflect on how their careers grew from underwriting, pricing and analytics into senior data leadership, and what that journey looks like inside modern insurers. Together with Steve, they explore what to watch in 2026—from shifting market dynamics and the need for faster “speed of execution” in pricing, to why retention, lifetime value and customer experience are becoming decisive competitive levers. The conversation also gets practical on AI: how esure is scaling GenAI through multiple use cases that “stack” to deliver operational value, and how Consumer Duty is reshaping model governance, fairness and the way the industry thinks about vulnerability.Useful Links & Partner Solutions:- Talent Advisory Solutions: www.vermelorpo.com- Specialist Insurance and Legal Recruitment Agency: www.gerradwhite.com- Insurance Pricing Recruit-Train-Deploy Programme: www.flarepeople.com👉 Subscribe for more episodes of Talking Insurance: https://www.youtube.com/@TalkingInsurancePodcast#InsuranceCareers #UKInsurance #MIB #motorinsurance #technologycareers

In this latest episode of the Talking Insurance Podcast, Steve Wright, Insurance Recruitment Specialist at Gerrard White, talks candidly with Kim Ashton, Head of Strategy & Innovation at the Motor Insurers’ Bureau (MIB), about her fascinating career journey and why she’s stayed in insurance.Kim shares insights from her time at major global insurers Allianz and Ageas, through to her current role at MIB, a not-for-profit organisation with a strong social purpose. They discuss how technology shapes the insurance industry, the real-world impact it has on policyholders, and the future innovations set to transform the sector.🎧 Tune in for an honest and insightful conversation about tech, purpose, and the people behind insurance.Useful Links & Partner Solutions:- Talent Advisory Solutions: www.vermelorpo.com- Specialist Insurance and Legal Recruitment Agency: www.gerradwhite.com- Insurance Pricing Recruit-Train-Deploy Programme: www.flarepeople.comSubscribe for more episodes of Talking Insurance

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In our 4th episode, Gerrard White’s insurance recruitment specialist Steve Wright speaks with Matt Gilham, founder of White Elk Fraud Performance Consulting. Matt shares how he built a 25-year+ career at the cutting edge of insurance fraud prevention and where the fight against fraud is heading next.During the insightful conversation, Steve and Matt unpack:- How insurance fraud has evolved from ghost broking in pub car parks to GenAI-driven document forgery and digital account takeovers- The tactics and technologies, AI, data enrichment and layered controls, that enable insurers to stay effective and efficient- Why human oversight remains critical for trust, transparency, and strategic insight despite rapid automation- The UK’s leadership in industry-wide collaboration and data sharing (IFB, IFR, IFED) and the need for stronger cooperation across sectors- How to design an enterprise data strategy that captures the right signals, avoids ROT (redundant/obsolete/trivial) data and surfaces dark data- Career opportunities in counter-fraud, from investigations and analytics to leadership and consulting, plus practical advice for students and career-changers- Matt also recommends Corporate Fraud by Michael J. Comer as essential reading for anyone starting out in fraud preventionWhether you’re an insurance professional, data specialist or student considering a career in financial crime prevention, this episode offers actionable insights into protecting customers, strengthening organisations and building a future-proof career.Useful Links & Partner Solutions:- Talent Advisory Solutions: www.vermelorpo.com- Specialist Insurance and Legal Recruitment Agency: www.gerradwhite.com- Insurance Pricing Recruit-Train-Deploy Programme: www.flarepeople.com- WHITELK Fraud Prevent Consulting: www.whitelkconsulting.com#InsuranceCareers #InsuranceFraud #Recruitment #InsuranceIndustry #TalkingInsurancePodcast #FinancialCrime #careersadvice #careers

What does it take to lead talent through one of the UK insurance industry’s sharpest turnarounds?

In this episode of Talking Insurance, host Anthony Butler (MD at Vermelo RPO, part of the GWV Talent Solutions Group) speaks with Erin Burkitt (Head of Talent, Learning & Culture) and Georgia Lashley (Talent Acquisition Lead) at esure, about how the business has turned transformation into growth and profitability.

Together they discuss:

- How esure’s £200m 3-year transformation reshaped culture, skills, and hiring

- The role of GenAI in operations and what it means for insurance jobs

- Balancing reskilling vs redundancy in a changing workforce

- Why purpose-led hiring and culture drive better recruitment outcomes

- The realities of AI in recruitment and why human touch still matters

- Flexible & hybrid working that goes beyond location

- Tackling the gender pay gap & building inclusive hiring practices

- What future skills in insurance will be most in demand by 2030

- The impact of the Ageas acquisition and retaining top talent

- Why Erin & Georgia believe esure is a great place to grow your career

If you’re in talent acquisition, HR, or the insurance industry, this conversation is packed with insights you can take back to your business.

Useful Links & Partner Solutions:

- Talent Advisory Solutions → www.vermelorpo.com

- Specialist Insurance and Legal Recruitment Agency → www.gerradwhite.com

- Insurance Pricing Recruit-Train-Deploy Programme → www.flarepeople.com

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Build an Insurance Pricing Career | Jeremy Keating’s Journey from Analyst to Insurance Pricing Thought LeaderThinking about a career where data, strategy and profit all meet? In this episode of Talking Insurance, host Stuart Daniel sits down with Jeremy Keating, founder of Price Writers and author of Price Writer: The Nine-Step Method to Becoming a Highly Successful GI Pricing Leader, to unpack everything you need to know about insurance pricing careers.Jeremy shares:- How an actuarial “nudge” from his dad sparked a 15-year pricing career- The biggest tech & data shifts transforming insurance pricing teams today- Why soft-skills and creativity now matter as much as maths- Practical routes into insurance pricing for grads, career-changers and hiring managers- How the new Insurance Pricing Academy can solve the junior-talent bottleneckWhether you’re a maths / STEM graduate, an insurance or pricing leader scaling a team, this conversation is packed with insights you can act on right away.👉 Subscribe for more career-focused episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@TalkingInsurancePodcastwww.gerrardwhite.com | www.pricewriter.com#InsuranceCareers #ActuarialScience #PricingAcademy #STEMCareers #MathsGraduates #InsuranceIndustry #JeremyKeating #PriceWriter #DataScience #CareerInspiration #Insurance #InsurancePricing #Actuarial

Breaking Into Insurance Pricing: A Conversation with Catrin Townsend | Talking Insurance Podcast Series Ep. 1

Welcome to the first episode of our brand-new Talking Insurance Podcast series spotlighting inspiring careers and leaders in the insurance industry!

In this episode, Insurance pricing Consultant, Stuart Daniel from Gerrard White Consulting sits down with Catrin Townsend — Director of Education at Price Writers, a seasoned actuary, and author of A Risky Business: An Introduction to Actuarial Science.

Together, they explore:

- How Catrin got into insurance pricing (and fell in love with it)

- Key career moments and lessons from her journey - The real-world impact of pricing in insurance

- How diversity, data science and AI are reshaping the future of the field

- Her passion for education and the launch of our brand-new Pricing Academy

- Why insurance pricing is one of the most dynamic, future-proof careers out there

Whether you're a student, career switcher, or insurance professional — this episode is packed with practical advice, industry insights, and genuine inspiration.

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