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Roy McLoughlin: Protection referrals are more vital than ever
By Roy Mcloughlin 22
nd April 2021 8:48 am
During the past few weeks, we have been reminded of the centuries-old relationship between this country and our closest neighbour, France.
Historically, the entente cordiale has often been tested and one cannot think about this without being reminded of Napoleon’s famous jibe. The little general probably quite rightly called the Brits a nation of shopkeepers; although it could equally be argued we are also a nation of signposters.
I would challenge any of you to tell me you have not been asked by friends or colleagues in the past 12 months for a recommendation of a plumber, builder, good wine shop, electrician or the best thing to watch on Netflix.
As of 1 May 2021 The Insurance Surgery and Premier Choice Group will join the PDG.
Established in 2016, the PDG was set up with the aim of encouraging better outcomes for consumers through insurers and intermediaries.
To date the group has launched initiatives including the Funeral Pledge and Claims Charter, as well as providing support towards a number of access to insurance projects such as the signposting and underwriting transparency agreements.
Alan Knowles, managing director of Cura and chair of the PDG, said: “Across our industry, the customer should be at the centre of what we do and it’s great to see two more firms committing to improving outcomes for consumers working as part of the PDG.
Sesame Bankhall hires Emma Thomson to protection role
By Leah Milner 10
Sesame Bankhall Group has appointed Emma Thomson as head of protection and general insurance.
It is a newly-created role and the group says the appointment is the first in a series of hires as it targets growth.
Thomson joins from British Friendly where she was a product strategist and has over 20 years’ industry experience.
Prior to that Thomson was life office relationship director at LifeSearch where she worked for 18 years.
She is also founder and chair of the Women in Protection Network and former chair of the Protection Distributors Group.
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