UNA is delighted to announce that this year's Conference will take place at Twickenham Stadium on 14 November.
As is tradition, our host Member will be Sutton Winson, with this year's theme being "Embracing Shifting Landscapes"
We look forward to welcoming over 150 guests from our Membership and Partners for a day of learning, networking and fun.
Further details to follow in due course.....
The thriving health and care division of independent insurance broking and risk management specialist, TL Dallas, has secured several new client wins, including a £140m turnover care group that has 63 homes across the UK.
The division has a team of eight brokers with more than 100 years’ combined industry experience based across offices in Bradford, Lincoln and London.
Account executive, James Bright moved to TL Dallas from Marsh Commercial last year along with Rico Young, to further strengthen the UK wide proposition. James said: “Our expert broking team and longstanding insurer relationships combined with our own in-house claims team, gives us a compelling offering for operators in the health and care sector.
Following several significant new client wins, founding UNA Member, TL Dallas, has bolstered its London team with the appointment of two corporate account executives.
Michael Jobson and Ross Bullard are seasoned insurance professionals with 36 years combined industry experience and both are certified with the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII).
Michael said: “After working across loss recovery, personal lines, commercial account handling and working with high net-worth clients for almost 18 years, I then became a specialist in the health and care sector, which faces unique challenges and has very individual requirements when it comes to insurance.
“Throughout my 24-year career I always preferred working for independent insurance brokers, and that was one of the main reasons for my move to TL Dallas. I had heard great things about the family and employee-owned firm, and as TL Dallas had recently set up a dedicated health and care division, it made it the ideal move.
TL Dallas, one of the UK’s leading independent insurance broking and risk management companies, today announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire Marsh Commercial’s business in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland. Terms of the transaction, which is expected to close in August 2024, were not disclosed.
UNA founding Member, TL Dallas is a fourth-generation family firm, owned by its management and staff and it has been in business for more than 100 years. It is one of the largest, and last remaining truly independent insurance broking firms in the UK, and has offices spanning the UK from Shetland to London. The company has a team of over 165 and provides a full range of commercial and personal insurance services including corporate, small to medium enterprises (SME), trade credit, demolition, farming and agricultural, health and care, books and collectables and private client.
As part of the agreement, TL Dallas will acquire Marsh Commercial’s teams in Elgin, Inverness and Kirkwall, adding to its existing business in the Highlands and Islands.
Recognising signs of struggling mental health in yourself or others is crucial to ensure timely support and intervention. Here are some warning signs to look out for within yourself or your colleagues, if you suspect poor mental health:
It's important to remember that experiencing one or a few of these signs doesn't necessarily mean someone is struggling with their mental health, as some of these symptoms can be linked to other factors as well. However, if you or someone you know is experiencing several of these indicators and they are causing significant distress or impairment in daily life, seeking professional help and support from mental health professionals is essential. It is important to encourage open conversations in the workplace about mental health and offer support to those who may be going through difficult times to ensure positive mental health is promoted.
