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Attracting the right talent in the London Market can be a challenge — especially as candidates are taking a more cautious approach right now and opting to stay put in their current roles. With uncertainty rising and significant restructures across the global insurance industry, stability is often prioritised over progression. In a relationship-driven market like the London Market, understanding people’s priorities and industry nuances is key. At Hanson Lee, our team know the insurance sector inside out, helping both clients and candidates navigate hiring decisions with confidence. If you’re thinking about your next move, or how to secure the right talent in this environment, feel free to reach out to Ben Sua Kay, Matthew Jay, Iman Jeneker and Jonathan Blondel — we’re happy to talk it through. 

As we move further into 2026, we’re seeing rising demand for blended skill sets across the London Market. Whilst insurance expertise is critical, its impact grows tenfold when combined with strong soft skills. In a market built on relationships, strong communication, networking and stakeholder management are highly valued. At the same time, digital, data and transformation skills are in demand — but they tend to have the most impact when paired with core people skills. A mix of London Market knowledge, technical capability and the ability to work well with others is what sets professionals apart. If you’re thinking about your next move, or how to build this into your team, feel free to reach out to Ben Sua Kay, Matthew Jay, Iman Jeneker or Jonathan Blondel — we’re always happy to have a conversation.  

Wishing our friends and colleagues across the London Market and beyond a very Happy Easter weekend 🐥🌿 —from all of us at Hanson Lee Lee Blasdale, Shaun McKenzie, Vivienne Gordon-Turner, Ben Sua Kay, Matthew Jay, Iman Jeneker, and Jonathan Blondel.

The conflict around Iran is severely disrupting transit through the Strait of Hormuz, delaying shipments, driving up insurance costs, and putting pressure on global energy markets. As insurers and reinsurers pull back on war-risk coverage, risk management is becoming more critical than ever. Explore our Top 3 Takeaways for Talent and Business Leaders to understand how these developments could impact your talent strategy. If you're navigating similar challenges, we’d be interested to hear. how you’re building resilient teams in today’s environment. 

Eid Mubarak! Wishing all our friends and partners in the London Market and beyond a joyful and blessed Eid. 

The London Market talent crisis shows no signs of abating. The pool is tighter than ever, and competition for the right people continues to intensify across insurance and insurtech.  Swipe through to see what Ben Sua Kay, Matthew Jay, Iman Jeneker and Jonathan Blondel are noticing across the market👇 What does it mean for hiring managers in 2026? Get in touch at enquiries@hansonlee.com to discuss how we can support your hiring plans, strengthen your teams and help you reach your business goals. 

For many candidates in the London Market, hybrid working has become a benchmark when considering a new role. It’s no longer a “nice to have” and is often one of the first questions our team is asked. Swipe through to see what’s coming up in our conversations with insurance and insurtech professionals right now 👇 If you’re thinking about your next move, or simply want a sense of what’s out there, feel free to connect with one of the team: Ben Sua Kay, Matthew Jay, Iman Jeneker and Jonathan Blondel. We’re always happy to share what we’re seeing and talk through current opportunities. 

Great to see our CEO Lee Blasdale supporting and attending DIFC Insurance Association’s Cover to Cover Quiz Social at the Capital Club in Dubai last week. It was a brilliant evening bringing together a very knowledgeable (and competitive!) crowd from across the UAE insurance market. A strong reminder of the value of staying connected as a community 🤝