A Manchester insurance broker has been named an icon of industry.
John Batty is Director of Technical Services at Bridge Insurance Brokers, based on Charlotte Street, Manchester. He is one of just 12 people who have been named in Insurance Business Magazine’s inaugural “Icons of Industry Awards” this month.
The awards recognise the most influential people in insurance, highlighting those proven to show leadership, vision and a commitment to the ongoing progress of the profession.
John joined the insurance industry at the age of 16 on a youth training scheme with Independent Insurance Company in Sale. He was fast-tracked into a full-time underwriting role within a few months, progressing through the business before moving from underwriting into broking in his twenties.
He joined Bridge Insurance Brokers in 2015, where he sits on the management executive and oversees all technical aspects of the business including broking, delegated underwriting, risk management, claims and insurer market relationships as well as technical colleague development for its 100+ team.
An Insurance Broking Standards Council Advisory Board Member of the BIBA (British Insurance Brokers Association) – and previously a full Board Director and Chair of BIBA’s Regional Chair’s Advisory Board) – John has overseen the implementation of several fair values frameworks and has assisted in industry responses to several new insurance legislations.
He is a regular speaker and panel member at property and insurance events throughout the UK, and internationally.
“I’m humbled to have been nominated and then selected alongside other industry leaders,” said John. “It’s a privilege to work in an ever-changing environment, helping to steer better standards and working lives for others.”
“This is a well-deserved accolade, and we are very proud to have John on our team,” said Bridge CEO Roger Potts. “He is very well-respected and liked in our Manchester HQ and our London office, as well as by many, many others working in the insurance profession.”
