IDEX Recruitment News http://www.idexrecruitment.com Get the latest IDEX News as it happens, and general news about General Insurance Jobs, Financial Services Jobs and Claims and Jobs en-us 60 Copyright 1999 - 2012 IDEX Recruitment Ltd, All Rights Reserved. Sat, 31 Dec 2011 02:27:19 GMT IDEX light up the Respiratory ward of the Birmingham Children’s Hospital

IDEX have been spreading some festive cheer in December; they bought Christmas decorations for the Birmingham Children’s hospital and spent the afternoon decorating the ward.  Natalie Parkinson from IDEX and Sharon Williams from the Birmingham Insurance Institute put on their creative hats in order to brighten up the ward windows for the poorly children who would be spending their Christmas inside. 

Glittering icicle and snow flake garlands were hung from the ceilings and windows, whilst snowmen and snow topped trees created a magical winter wonderland for the Children to gaze at.  IDEX wishes all the children, their families and not least the fantastic Staff at BCH a Merry Christmas and a healthy New Year.

]]> IDEX Sat, 31 Dec 2011 02:27:19 GMT IDEX Sponsors The Birmingham Insurance Institute Charity Lunch

IDEX were pleased to be the main sponsor at this year’s Annual Birmingham Insurance Institute Charity Lunch in September.  All the proceeds went towards the Presidents chosen charity, the Birmingham Children’s Hospital that cares for over 250,000 sick children all over the UK. 

It was a great event as always with lots of support from the local insurance industry. After a Bucks Fizz reception and a delightful 3 course luncheon, Dominic Hardisty from the Birmingham Children’s Hospital gave a very emotive speech.  He described the fantastic care that the hospital provided for children with serious illnesses, including the support they give to their families.  With the support of charities such as the BII they are able to provide research into the prevention and treatment of childhood diseases as well as vital equipment for their specialist units.  IDEX would like to say a big thank you to everyone who attended and made donations during the lunch, we hope you enjoyed it as much as we did.

]]> IDEX Mon, 28 Nov 2011 10:17:50 GMT Press Release - BII Charity Bike Ride - Birmingham to London in 2 days

On the 4th November a group of amateur cyclists from the Birmingham Insurance Institute, (including the President of the BII, our one and only Matt Green) dusted off their bikes and set out on a challenging bike ride from Birmingham to London, over 140 miles.  They battled through the wind and rain, up gentle slopes and hills that disappeared into the fog with one purpose in mind, to raise money for the Birmingham Children’s Hospital who care for over 250,000 sick children from all over the UK.

The courageous cyclists were greeted with Good Luck signs by the children of Tidbury Green nursery on their first day, then after an overnight stop off in Oxford and ice cold baths they continued the challenging journey into London to be welcomed at the finish line in Trafalgar Square.  Despite falling off their bikes into hedges, punctures, sore bottoms and legs, the team of 6 are delighted to have raised over £5,500 which goes towards buying the best possible medical equipment and to pay for research into the prevention and treatment of childhood illnesses.

From the left, Jamie Sykes, Phil Aaron, Matt Green, David Ingham, Lucy Bourn (big well done Lucy especially as the only girl), Alan Walker & Neil Dunsby.

]]> IDEX Mon, 28 Nov 2011 10:11:04 GMT IDEX Moucruitment

November has been renamed as Movember for a large portion of males throughout the UK and over the globe; giving them the opportunity to grow a moustache to raise money and awareness for men’s health, specifically prostate cancer.

The gents at IDEX (or ‘Mo Bros’ as they are to be known for the month of November) have got involved this year, growing a variety of different styles of moustache from ‘The Whisp’ to ‘The Trucker’ in order to raise funds for this great cause.

It’s now coming up to 2 weeks into the month and we wanted to share the progress of team “IDEX Moucruiment” so far (see picture below).  We will post further updates later in the month so you can see how they are all getting on…or how ridiculous they look!
 

Our Mo Bros: Dave Baker, Andy McCarthy, Jamie Burgess, Graeme Hyland, Tony Bates and Richard Martin


The girls in the office are very proud of the guys for committing themselves to a whole month without shaving to raise money for male health and cancer charities; we think they all look great…keep up the good work guys!


If you would like to show your support then please visit our Team Captain’s page: http://uk.movember.com/mospace/1534992
 

]]> IDEX Tue, 15 Nov 2011 07:29:40 GMT IDEX Move To Colmore Plaza

As of Friday 1st April 2011, Idex Recruitment will now be located in Colmore Plaza.

Due to the expansion of the company over the past 12 months, the old offices were getting a little cramped and therefore we needed to locate a new office space where the Idex team can continue to grow over the next few years.  As our existing lease was up, it was the opportune time to move and after looking at many options in and around Birmingham City Centre we decided on Orega’s Colmore Plaza business centre.


Idex were the last company to move into Orega’s space in Colmore Plaza; making all 12,500 sq ft of their available office space now full and completing their first phase of occupancy.

Located on the mezzanine floor, we have access to a modern breakout area and our own meeting room in order to meet with our candidates and clients in a comfortable and confidential surrounding.  We also have vast floor space in the new office and a lovely view over Colmore Circus (so plenty of pacing room and lots to look at whilst making all our important phone calls!)

All the Idex team are very happy with their new surroundings; after a few days of furniture shifting, we are all settled in and back to business as usual!
 

]]> IDEX Wed, 04 May 2011 11:01:20 GMT IDEX on the shortlist at the prestigious Recruiter Awards 2011
We are pleased to announce that we have been shortlisted for ‘Best Professional Services Recruitment Agency’ at the national Recruiter Awards 2011.
 
The awards are the recruitment industry’s annual event of the year with over 1000 people, representing some of the UK’s largest companies, attending in 2010.  This year’s event is expected to be bigger and better as more than 300 entries will be examined by the judging panel that consists of some of the leading names in British recruitment.
 
The panel applies a rigorous assessment of each entry as agencies are measured against four key main criteria: Quality of Service; Innovation; Profitability and Financial Stability. They must also demonstrate ‘best practice’ as an employer.
 
Matt Green, Managing Director of IDEX, said “To be shortlisted at the biggest annual event in our industry is a great achievement. Winning this award will be a true testament to the hard work that each and every one of the IDEX team has put into our success. We have come a long way over a short period of time and we have been true to our values every step of the way. And now it’s all starting to pay off. Getting onto the shortlist is a great achievement in itself, we are all delighted.”
 
The awards will be presented at the Grosvenor House Hotel, Park Lane, London on the 11th May.
 
For further information about the Recruiter Awards visit www.recruiterawards.co.uk. 
 
]]> IDEX Wed, 16 Mar 2011 18:38:49 GMT IDEX Write Article for Financial Planner Magazine

Financial Planner Salaries and Careers

Talking to my colleagues recently I was pleased to hear that the activity on ‘the recruitment shop floor’ was high. It’s generally a reflection of a buoyant marketplace where it has an abundance of employment opportunities and an equal share of candidates looking to fill these positions. Within the recruitment industry it’s always wise not to take this positive news on face value. If you do, then expect to be ‘busy fools’. 

With our experience we thought it was wise to dig deeper.
The team and I had a debate over a coffee and it was interesting to see that we had our own views regarding the current status of the adviser job market. Views that demonstrated that the industry is in a period of dramatic change and organisations are at different stages within this process. 
 
Despite this we did reach a lot of common ground and here’s a snapshot of some of the major points.
 
RDR – Keeping us all very busy.
 
The political and economical landscape brings with it challenges that recruitment firms are certainly not immune to. Two or three years ago the recruitment market had to react to a deep recession, and although elements of this still exist today, our main activity seems to be generated with the rapid onset of the Retail Distribution Review (RDR).
 
There’s no doubt that the RDR will be a catalyst for dramatic change within the industry; changes that are now gaining momentum. This has created a challenging, yet exciting, recruitment environment in many ways.
 
There has been a marked increase in the number of candidates seeking re-employment mainly due to the activity of a shifting market. The number of advisers who are registered with us and are seeking employment is up to 30% from January 2010 to January 2011. The adviser role is not in isolation here. This increase comprises of paraplanners, administrators and support staff as practices look to re-position their businesses; banks look to review their current financial planning offerings; Networks look to exploit the opportunity to increase memberships; advisers look to develop exit strategies and national and larger Adviser practices are active within the mergers and acquisitions market.
 
Organisations have also increased their activity in the recruitment market for the very same reasons. The number of enquiries from employers in January of this year saw an increase of 40% compared to the same month in 2010.
So it has been lively to say the least. 
 
A Talent Shortage
A change in the qualification structure is causing a reaction in the market. There has always been a marked difference between good advisers and very good advisers. It probably represented a 65/35 split and performance would have been the main differentiator between the two. Now the goal posts have moved as firms look for the very best in performance plus RDR readiness. The split now represents something similar to 80/20.
 
Talking to a HR Manager recently about their search criteria, she said, “We want RDR ready advisers who can hit the ground running with good business generation skills. This is very important to us.”
 
Whereas once advisers had to demonstrate good financial planning skills, it appears that proactive approach to business generation is becoming increasingly more important. This makes complete sense as organisations look to re-align their marketing strategies and budgets.
 
She went on to say, “We have gone through a process of client segmentation following a re-brand and identified a group that doesn’t fall into line with our ideals. Nevertheless, this group is large enough to generate new business opportunities. So a proactive individual with proven sales ability is highly desired. Gone are the days where a regular stream of leads are coming in from the Marketing Department!”
 
Therefore, recruiting firms are seeking ‘RDR ready’ advisers with a client bank and the hunger and drive to develop new business opportunities. And interestingly, those who aren’t actively recruiting are also scouting for the same individuals as they ‘window shop’ in the market to see what’s available. This may explain the activity levels in our office.
 
So, welcome to the battleground; fighting over the lesser few as those who fit into the new criteria become the minority within the market. This inevitably puts the ‘RDR ready’ advisers in a favourable position and, as a consequence, salaries and packages have held up quite nicely. 
 
The average ‘RDR ready’ adviser will be looking to receive an average salary in the region of £45,000-£60,000, taking into account regional variances.
 
Additionally, we have also seen a change in recruitment processes as a more rigorous approach is adopted. The ‘RDR ready’ adviser can also be selective. Therefore, this knock-on effect has increased the timescales from application to acceptance. This just highlights the risk averse environment we are currently in.
Consider also the increase of counter offers ensuring that firms retain their best advisers, a reluctance to move due to the recession, tighter contracts including equity tie-ins and the “I’m comfortable where I am, thanks” factor and you can understand why supply and demand is ensuring salaries, at the very least, are maintaining their levels. 
 
At this point maybe spare a thought for the recruitment industry where more and more firms are chasing fewer and fewer candidates. 
Competition is fierce on both sides of the fence!
 
Where does that leave non-‘RDR ready’ advisers? 
 
There’s activity and this is positive. And activity can equal opportunity.
 
There’s a common consensus that the RDR will create a big shift towards the wealthier client. This could mean that large sections of adviser client banks could go un-serviced. 
 
Additionally, with grandfathering currently getting a ‘thumbs down’ from the FSA, some advisers may be looking to exit the market. We’ve seen the figures bandied around highlighting a reduction in the adviser market of around 30%. This will create a bigger pool of clients and servicing opportunities. 
 
So there is a lot to go at. And there are organisations in the market looking to exploit these opportunities.
 
These organisations are willing to spend time, money and resource ensuring that their current advisers are ‘RDR Ready’. And, as the opportunities materialise, they are looking to employ additional advisers. This is most definitely true for larger firms who can bear the cost of this exercise. But remember, this additional outlay needs to be balanced out. 
 
The existence of a source of good leads would certainly appeal to advisers. It’s part of our internal process to understand the main desirables that the candidate is looking for and in our opinion this is very high up on the list. With equity stakes being offered only to the very best, it would appear that the ability to have an existing source of leads for client acquisition holds a greater weighting.
 
In fact a survey completed at the end of 2010 for FT Adviser highlights the growing unpopularity of share options. Only 13 percent receive them compared to 21 percent in 2007, with 21 percent of advisers saying that a prospective employer could tempt them with shares, down from 28 percent in 2007.
 
But again, there is generally a cost to lead generation and this outlay will almost certainly be factored into salary scales.
 
So the employment opportunities do exist. But it’s worth noting that a move towards a more professional landscape through qualifications coupled with the cost of lead generation has driven salaries down for this particular group.
Recent figures highlight a decrease in salaries of roughly 20% since 2009. 
 
Talking to an MD of a practice recently, he mentioned that they have reviewed their adviser salary structure and reduced all bands by around 10% for new advisers joining the firm. Even his current advisers have seen a reduction of 14% in their bonus. 
 
A lot of candidates are not willing to accept this and come with high expectations born from an era when RDR was just a mere cell of a thought in someone’s mind. Unless they fulfil our clients’ ideal criteria, then we are finding it extremely difficult to place these individuals in positions that fulfil their expectations.
 
Newcomers, where?
 
As the RDR gains momentum over the coming months there’s no doubt that the financial industry will be on the media radar. The portrayal of increased professionalism and trust will connect on several levels. Hopefully this will lead to more financial planning clients and put the profession on the student map.
 
This move will certainly aid recruitment. 
 
Currently the profession doesn’t really appear on the radar when university students think about their careers. Changing perceptions could prove positive and we may see an increasing number of graduates considering a move into the advisory arena.
 
The onset of IFA academies demonstrates a willingness to bring through new talent into the industry, but this only scratches the surface of what could be achieved. And initially, prospective entrants will probably have to fund their own development to create a chance of joining the profession as an adviser. But that’s for another time.
 
In relation to IFA academies, I recall a conversation that I had with an old friend of mine a couple of years ago.
 
He was quite clear in his views when it came to the sort of financial planner he would like deal with, “Anyone who hasn’t gone through the same life experiences as I have is not qualified, in my book, to advise me on my key financial decisions.” 
 
He went on to say, “Imagine the conversations about mortgages, protection, pensions and investments when the person you are talking to hasn’t even reached the stage where they are considering these products themselves?”.
 
This may have been true in the past when people served an apprenticeship, maybe through the banks, or stumbled into the industry via a career change. At this point in their careers they were considered to be at an age to have ‘been there, seen and done that!’ This probably won’t be the case in the future as a new generation of clients filter through who hold the profession in a higher esteem.
 
So there are many opportunities across all spectrums of the adviser recruitment market: 
 
‘RDR ready’ advisers who can tick the boxes in qualifications, business generation skills and a healthy bank of clients are in high demand.
 
Businesses who are reviewing their models and strategies pre-RDR are looking for additional resource to service new and existing clients.
 
Increased professionalism and the positive message that this brings will provide the foundation to increase the flow of new entrants into the industry.
 
Exciting times are ahead and there’s one thing we all definitely agreed on over of our coffee.....on the ‘recruitment shop floor’ we will continue with the high activity levels, but ‘busy fools’...we are definitely not!
 
 
]]> IDEX Tue, 15 Mar 2011 16:36:13 GMT Dave Baker Joins IDEX

Dave joined Idex in to work alongside Natalie Green on the General Insurance Claims desk. Dave has around 10 years experience in the insurance industry having worked for NIG for 8 years within their various claims departments before leaving to embark on a career in recruitment.

Dave has 5 years experience as a recruiter with the last 2 years specialising in recruiting for the insurance claims sector.  

Dave's role here is to grow the Claims desk whilst maintaining our current client relationships and build on the fantastic reputation that IDEX has gained in the industry.

]]> IDEX Sun, 27 Feb 2011 15:27:58 GMT IDEX Visit Warwick Castle For Christmas!

On Thursday 23rd December 2010, the Idex team celebrated the end of a spectacular year (and of course Christmas) by attending a Medieval Banquet at Warwick Castle.

 
The whole team got into the spirit of the event by donning medieval costumes, from queens and princesses to knights in shining armour…and a random wizard thrown in for good measure!
 
We all managed to brave a dicey walk in the snow (with a few of the team taking a detour round the gorgeous castle grounds after accidentally gate-crashing the wrong party…) and found ourselves in one of the castle’s lavish halls to enjoy a evening of fine wine and fabulous food.  Entertainment was provided by the main speaker of the house and his jester who impressed with his magic tricks.
 
After a lovely dinner, plenty of drinks and a heart-felt group rendition of “The Twelve Days of Christmas”; the DJ took over and the braver members of the team threw some serious shapes on the floor – the others deciding to make friends with the bar staff.
 
Like all good things, the evening had to end and the team departed in the early hours.  A great night was had by all and it was a fitting celebration to mark a brilliant year for the team.
 

]]> IDEX Mon, 27 Dec 2010 04:25:25 GMT IDEX Have A Record Month!

IDEX are proud to announce we have had an outstanding month throughout November making it our record month for the business.

On behalf of all at IDEX we would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank our candidates and clients.

We would also like to thank all our employees for the outstanding level of service they each provide and together we hope for continual business growth and exceptional service.

]]> IDEX Wed, 17 Nov 2010 01:20:04 GMT Debbie Ahern Joins IDEX

Debbie joined Idex as the Temporary Recruitment Consultant to look at their systems and processes. Following five years as a Temporary Recruitment Consultant for Pertemps where Debbie recruited for organisations including HBOS, Nationwide, Capita, Legal and General and Lloyds TSB. Experience in both in house and agency recruitment.

Prior to working in recruitment Debbie spent over twenty years in the Financial services industry where She worked as a New Business Manager, Branch Manager and Mortgage Underwriter. Debbie has also studied for the Institiute of Financial Services and holds full Cemap qualifications.

Debbie is now recruiting for Mortgage Advisors and hopes to utilise her experience of working within the financial sector.

]]> IDEX Tue, 12 Oct 2010 04:16:27 GMT Nikki Healer Joins IDEX

Nikki joined Idex as a Business Support Consultant for the General Insurance team; first providing support to Personal Lines, Claims and Commercial Insurance consultants, but with plans to solely work with the Commercial Insurance team.  

By effectively researching the market, analysing processes/data and assisting to source high quality candidates; Nikki is able to help her team provide a professional, high quality service to their clients and candidates.  

Previous to working at Idex, Nikki was a Personal Assistant to the Director within a large global Insurance company and therefore Nikki is able to use her strong administration skills and industry knowledge to provide a strong support service.

]]> IDEX Sat, 03 Jul 2010 04:12:53 GMT IDEX Managing Director appointed as Deputy President of the Birmingham Insurance Institute

Peter Maskell – Nominated as President of the BII,  Matt Green – Nominated as Deputy President of the BII 

After serving on the Birmingham Insurance Institute council for a number of years and before that on the Young Members Committee, Matt Green has been nominated to hold the post of Deputy President of the Birmingham Insurance Institute.                                                                                                                   .

Matt commented “I am very proud to have been asked by Peter Maskell to be his deputy for the forthcoming year, we both have a shared vision of ensuring that the Birmingham Insurance Institute continues to provide a high level of support to its members. During the year 2010/2011 we will be putting a strong focus on assisting our members with the completion of their CII qualifications, we will be communicating with local insurance businesses to ensure we understand the examination support our membership requires”

If you would like to suggest ideas to Matt – feel free to contact him on
07974 859860.
 

]]> IDEX Tue, 11 May 2010 16:57:41 GMT IDEX Sponsors Young Achiever of the year award

IDEX were proud to sponsor this years young achiever award which was snapped up by Geoff Guerin the new high achiever for 2010.

Geoff a talented member of staff who advanced through the graduate training programme within a Birmingham company to become its business improvement officer, won this years “Young Achiever of the Year” award from Birmingham Insurance Institute (BII).

Geoff Guerin, aged 26, from nationwide healthcare insurer BHSF,  who 2 years ago narrowly missed out for the same award when another member of staff from BHSF stole the victory, was presented with the plaque by David Ingham, president of the BII, and Matthew Green, managing director of the sponsors IDEX Professional Recruitment.

Geoff, who sits on the BII young members’ committee, received his award for his work in the insurance industry and fundraising efforts for charities.

He said: “It is a great honour to receive this award. It has major prestige in the insurance industry and is proof of the success of the BHSF graduate training programme”.
 

Left to right: David Ingham, Geoff Guerin and Matthew Green

]]> IDEX Mon, 29 Mar 2010 03:44:46 GMT Employment Law - Plan Ahead

Employment Law - Plan Ahead

As part of the Apprenticeships, Skills, Children & Learning Act 2009, employees will be obliged to consider reasonable requests for unpaid leave to train.  Any employee with a minimum of 6 months service who is part of an organisation with over 250 employees can request time off to take courses that will benefit them and their current employer - due April 2010
 

]]> IDEX Thu, 04 Feb 2010 17:08:43 GMT Social Networking - What's in it for you?

Social Networking - What's in it for you?

Linked-in is a Professional Networking site that now has over 50 million professionals registered worldwide.  This is a great tool for getting in touch with other people in your industry, finding out about business opportunities and many more things.  Best of all, its Free! Getting linking at  www.linkedin.com
 

]]> IDEX Thu, 04 Feb 2010 17:08:12 GMT Concerns over Lord Justice Jacksons Civil Litigation Review

Concerns over Lord Justice Jacksons Civil Litigation Review

There has been expressed concerns over recommendations made in the Civil Litigation Review published at the beginning of the year.

Recommendations to abolish the recovery of success fees and ATE Premiums have not gone down well within the Legal and Claims Management Sectors.  Law Firms have spoken out saying that these new recommendations could restrict access to justice. 

These recommendations if taken on board could affect organisations who rely on fees generated from referring Personal Injury Claims to Legal Firms.  However some Insurers view the recommendations as a positive step and suggest that it will help cut costs of litigation and deter claimants with embellished and fraudulent claims.
 

]]> IDEX Thu, 04 Feb 2010 17:06:35 GMT IFAs warn FSA's RDR proposals will restrict access to advice

IFAs warn FSA's RDR proposals will restrict access to advice

  • 92 per cent disagree that RDR proposals will widen access to financial advice and products
  • 80 per cent say banning provider factoring will restrict consumer access to advice on regular savings
  • 73 per cent say only a minority of clients will be able to afford up front advice costs
  • 17 per cent say they will leave the industry and three quarters say they don’t expect to advise more clients
     
]]> IDEX Thu, 04 Feb 2010 17:05:32 GMT IDEX Attend Birmingham Insurance Institute Charity Lunch

Each year the Birmingham Insurance Institute hosts a charity lunch for Birmingham’s insurance professionals. This year the lunch took place in October at the Birmingham Hippodrome in honour of the Gurka Welfare Trust. As active members of the Birmingham Insurance Institute, a number of the IDEX team attended the event.

Following an excellent lunch, the guest speaker Lieutenant Colonel Gerald Strickland MBE, Commander of the 1st Batallion, Royal Gurkha Rifles, captivated his audience with tales of supreme bravery of the Gurka soldiers, leaving the whole room humbled by their efforts. The total raised for the day was over £2000.

The IDEX team was photographed for the Birmingham post with Sue Glynn, former President of the BII. As the Education Secretary of the Birmingham Insurance Institute, Matt Green actively encourages new members to enjoy the social and educational benefits it has to offer. The events provide the opportunity for like-minded members of the insurance community to socialise and strengthen relationships.


 

]]> IDEX Thu, 07 Jan 2010 11:03:36 GMT IDEX Christmas Celebration at the Darts

 IDEX Christmas Celebration at the Darts

 
On Wednesday night the Birmingham team invited a few good friends of the business to celebrate Christmas early at the Grand Slam of darts at the Wolverhampton Civic. This was a thank you to the continued support these individuals, from both General Insurance and Financial Services, have given IDEX.
 
Everyone threw themselves into the spirit of the occasion, some members bringing along mascots in the form of Zippy and the Australian flag, which even made an appearance on the televised coverage on ITV4!
 
The evening climaxed in an unexpected comeback by the Australian Simon Whitlock against Ted Hankey, who turned round a 2-4 start to win 5-4, much to the delight of our resident Aussie, Michelle Sharman.
 
A few more drinks followed in one of Wolverhampton’s night spots and over all a good night was had by all (perhaps a little too good for some!).

 

]]> IDEX Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:02:22 GMT Insurance Institute Young Achievers Awards 2009

Insurance Institute Young Achievers Awards 2009

The Chartered Insurance Institute is the premier professional organisation for those working in the insurance and financial services industry. IDEX support their local institutes all year round, getting involved with invigilating and assisting with various committees.

We are very proud to be sponsoring the Birmingham Young Achiever of the Year Award and the Bristol Achiever of the Year Award; we look forward to hosting the finalists at the Institute dinners in 2010.

You can nominate representatives from your business by clicking here

]]> IDEX Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:17:08 GMT IDEX Secure SSP Exclusive

IDEX Secure SSP Exclusive

As testament to our reputation as a skilled and professional recruiter for the general insurance market, IDEX are very pleased to be working exclusively with Jonathan Davey of SSP to build the team for their new Underwriting Agency.

 
The initial recruitment objective is to source and select experienced and credible candidates for the key roles of UK Underwriting Director and UK Sales Director. More details of these roles can be found by following the link below:
 
UK Underwriting Director
 
 
The recruitment process is now reaching its final stages. After a huge response to the advertising and search & selection campaign, Matt Green, Director of IDEX has worked tirelessly to shortlist the best candidates for the roles. Jonathan has now interviewed a number of these candidates, on the basis of Matt’s expert and honest judgement. The selected individuals will be spearheading the Keychoice operation in the not too distant future.
 
]]> IDEX Fri, 16 Oct 2009 17:47:33 GMT IDEX Relocate to City Centre

 

IDEX Relocate to City Centre
 
This is a time of change for IDEX. Along with the new additions to the General Insurance team, IDEX has now moved their West Midlands office from the Vaughan Trading Estate, near Dudley to Birmingham city centre.
 
The new offices are located on Temple Row, right in the hub of the city. This will enable many more candidates and clients alike to visit our consultants with ease, whether it be in our designated meeting room, or in one of the many coffee shops or bars Birmingham has to offer. Of course this also puts IDEX in close proximity to many insurance organisations, so we can maintain a closer relationship with our valued clients.
 
This is a great step forward for IDEX and will no doubt have a positive impact on our General Insurance and Financial Services recruitment in Birmingham. We also like to think we are doing our bit to help maintain the hospitality industry in Birmingham!
]]> IDEX Thu, 08 Oct 2009 14:58:04 GMT IDEX Birmingham Team Expands

 

In August this year IDEX’s Birmingham office gained a new addition, Gemma Henderson.
 
Gemma has joined IDEX as a Business Support Consultant to work as part of the commercial insurance recruitment team, alongside Matt Green and Anne-Marie Eden. Gemma previously worked for Independent Appointments, before being won over by the IDEX philosophy.
 
Gemma’s role will involve researching the insurance market place, sourcing potential candidates, registering candidates, managing the advertising and generally aiding the smooth running of the commercial operation.
 
With this additional support, IDEX’s commercial insurance recruitment can only go from strength to strength.
]]> IDEX Fri, 02 Oct 2009 12:05:29 GMT IDEX New Appointment to Manage Temps

IDEX are very pleased to announce that Claire Saunders has been appointed to head up the Temporary Recruitment Division for General Insurance and Financial Services.

Claire, based in the Birmingham head office, has been a valued member of the team for the past 18 months, assisting the consultants with recruitment including interviewing and screening candidates.

Following the acquisition of Addenda in June, who specialised in temporary recruitment, Claire has taken over the management of all temporary vacancies. Claire continues provide excellent service as part of IDEX's continued growth.

]]> IDEX Mon, 28 Sep 2009 12:08:47 GMT IDEX add to Bristol team

 

IDEX add to Bristol team
 
IDEX's Bristol office has continued its expansion by recruiting Ian Mortimer to work in their General Insurance recruitment division.
 
Ian has over 20 years experience in the Insurance industry, with the last 10 years spent recruiting for brokers, underwriters and claims companies across the South West & Gloucestershire.
 
The team in Bristol have gone from strength to strength over the last 2 years.
From their Bristol City Centre offices they have placed a number of key industry figures and also successfully completed large volume recruitment projects.
 
The Financial Services recruitment team was established by Louisa Newell (nee Kirk) in late 2008 and they have now secured relationships with a number of key financial services organisations.
 
 
24th September 2009
]]> IDEX Thu, 24 Sep 2009 14:53:48 GMT IDEX create Temporaries Recruitment Division

The acquisition of Addenda Search & Selection by IDEX included the inheritance of a number of candidates who work on a temporary basis for clients in the Insurance & Financial Services marketplace.

Following the acquisition IDEX have now fully developed its internal and external procedures for managing temporary recruitment have started offering this service to its clients.

 

]]> IDEX Mon, 14 Sep 2009 16:49:24 GMT IDEX enjoys success in their newly established Manchester office

During the summer of 2009, Donna Dalton joined IDEX to create their Manchester operation, providing recruitment services to the Manchester Insurance marketplace.

Donna has worked in the Insurance industry for over 20 years and has been a niche recruiter in this field for the last 10 years.

Over the summer Donna has successfully established relationships with a number of key companies, including Insurance Companies, Brokers, Claims Management organisations and Solicitors.

Owing to Donna's networking and search and selection skills she has created a database of candidates who are unique to IDEX in Manchester.

Our Manchester clients have found Donna's tailored approach very refreshing and have used Donna on an exclusive basis.

Donna has enabled a large number of candidates in the Manchester market to secure new opportunities, even during these more turbulent times.

 

]]> IDEX Fri, 11 Sep 2009 09:33:18 GMT IDEX acquire Addenda Search & Selection

 

Addenda Search & Selection Ltd were specialist recruiters in the Insurance, Financial Services and Legal markets making them a natural target for the IDEX acquisition team.

 

Addenda have had a great reputation for providing an honest and ethical recruitment service to their specialist markets, which is why their business fits so well with ours.

 

This acquisition has now allowed IDEX to offer our clients a temporary recruitment service, in these troubled times it can be a good idea to consider the advantages of a flexible work force.

 

Fran and Gavin who were the founding directors of Addenda have taken this opportunity to retire from full time work and are assisting IDEX on a consultative basis.

 


]]> IDEX Thu, 16 Jul 2009 12:42:29 GMT IDEX Website Update
The new release means the site now features functions such as:
However our research does not stop here, we will continue to research and develop new and improving website functionality to make your job search and application experience for as easy and enjoyable as possible.

Finally we would like to thank you for your time in visiting IDEX and would appreciate your feedback on any bugs or ideas you may identify. To contact us please use the online form found here

Thank You
IDEX Team]]> IDEX Sat, 11 Jul 2009 16:49:36 GMT