Returnships

The pandemic impacted the insurance industry in a number of significant ways, including the premature departure of many experienced and knowledgeable people. Over-50s who were “pensioned-up” and had reasonable savings decided that rather than return to the office post-lockdown, they would take early retirement.

Almost five years on, a number of these individuals seek a return to work in some capacity, maybe to replenish their savings, help to make a contribution by imparting their knowledge and experience to the next generation, or they simply realise that they left the industry too early and sheer boredom has set in.

We are advising a number of these people, together with other senior individuals who have recently stepped away from the industry for different reasons, but wish to return in some capacity.

Candidates

Areas of interest for our clients include, but are not limited to:

• Technical and/or broking/underwriting
• Advisory
• Mentoring
• Peer review
• Expert witness
• Non-Executive Directorship
• Training advice
• Introductions

All the above could be on contract, fixed term or part-time basis.

In addition to introducing our candidates to prospective employers, we offer additional services including:

• Contract advice
• Pensions consultation

For a discreet and confidential discussion, contact us.

Clients

The ‘Talent Gap’ is a commonly reoccurring theme within the (re)insurance sector. It applies not just to the London market, but also globally. As an international profession we look to the next generation and ask will it have the practical and technical knowledge, coupled with the right level of experience that industry veterans have been able to gain?

In previous years we have downsized / right sized, and together with the impact of the pandemic we have lost a swathe of highly skilled (re)insurance practitioners. These are the people who would nurture, coach and mentor juniors – in fact enthuse them to the role and ensure that they passed on their knowledge and enthusiasm to the next generation. If we are to ensure our talent remains within our profession we have to return to this and capture as much of the practical experience as we can.

Hillman Associates returnship initiative gives clients access to a pool of skilled senior (re)insurance individuals on a part-time, contract, or temporary basis.