Altus Consulting

New #whitepaper 'All Aboard for Modernisation: Next Stop Underwriting' 🚄 In this paper, we explore how modern #underwriting practices across the insurance market can address the challenges of the future, offering practical insights on leveraging tech, understanding core capabilities & building new processes, to not only enhance #OperationalEfficiency but also deliver more accurate, tailored risk solutions in an increasingly complex risk environment. Download your free copy today! Link in the comments below ⬇️ #AllAboardForModernisation Mark Andrews I Matt Carter I Mark McDonald I Nicole A. I Dan Martin #FinancialServices #InsuranceIndustry #Modernisation

Need some last minute Christmas gift inspiration? 🎁🎄 Here's a little gift from Laurence Parsons with the return of the Altus Christmas Board Game Guide for 2024. Link to blog in the comments below ⬇️ #BoardGames #ChristmasGames #SeasonsGreetings

Check out what we've been up to in the past few months! As the year draws to a close, we're proud to share that 2024 has been our most successful year yet! ⬆️ Delivered more projects ⬆️ Partnered with more clients ⬆️ Expanded our incredible team A huge thank you to everyone - our clients, partners, and team members for your trust and support along the way. Here's to a happy, healthy, and successful 2025 for all! 🥂 Link to our winter newsletter in the comments below 🔗 #Thankyou #2025Goals #People #Passion #Partnership Martyn Evans | Cat Atack | Chris McCullam | Mark Andrews | Steve Hawes | Michael James | Emma Millman

Making sure Father Christmas is covered! Insurance Post asks Industry experts their view on the risks and recommended products for the man tasked with delivering Christmas this year. Including comments from the Altus Insurance team 🎅🎄 Link to article in the comments below 🔗 #InsuranceRisks #RiskManagement #InsurancePolicy #ClaimsManagement Mark Andrews I Mark McDonald I Kirsty Priddle I Patrick Hayward ACII

Hackers Using Teams to Gain Remote Access: Altus' Security expert Ben F. provides his view, in response to this recent article by Cyber Security News ® 📢 "The alarming headline suggests a vulnerability in Teams, but this is another classic example that underscores why employee training is so important. Attackers are increasingly relying on human vulnerabilities to social engineer their way into networks. Employee awareness training is a critical investment to defend against these attacks, with phishing simulation testing being a key component." Link to article in the comments below 🔽 🛡️ #InfoSec #NetworkSecurity #CyberSecurity #MicrosoftTeams #SocialEngineering

It’s that time of year again! As 2024 draws to a close, we’ve dived back into our platform stats once more, and having worked our way through the published platform results for 2023, looked at how the industry fared following a tough 2022. Download our new platform stats infographic. Link in the comments 🔗 #InvestmentPlatforms #Infographic #FinancialServices Chris McCullam | Amira Norris | Jack Berrisford | Jonathan Warren | Nicola Flannigan

The pensions industry is reacting to reports of delays in the second phase of the government’s Pension Review, which focuses on adequacy. While the government has promised details “in due course,” experts warn this postponement could further erode confidence and delay critical reforms. Jon Dean, Head of Retirement Strategy, says an increase in pension savings rates is sorely needed for most UK pension savers, as contributions rates are the single biggest factor in good member outcomes. Industry leaders are urging immediate action or, at the very least, an independent pensions commission to address these pressing issues. The question remains: how much longer can savers afford to wait? Read the full article published by PensionsAge, link in the comments below 🔗 #FinancialServices #PensionsReview #RetirementPlanning Chris McCullam | Rory Gravatt

We are delighted to confirm that we will be sponsoring the British Bobsleigh team for a 5th consecutive year as the countdown to the 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Milan Cortina continues ❄️ We have seen the team face a difficult 2023/24 season which was heavily disrupted by injuries, but we are always blown away by their unwavering enthusiasm for their sport, and their resilience, adaptability and determination. Link to article published by The Business Magazine in the comments below 🔗 Martyn Evans I Marc Heywood I British Bobsleigh & Skeleton Association #AltusConsulting #People #Passion #Partnership #Bobsleigh #Sponsorship

At Altus Consulting, we welcome the FCA's publication of its proposals for Targeted Support. The focus on getting this right in pensions is a logical and important step, given the significant research highlighting this as one of the areas of greatest need. Our own findings, outlined in our whitepaper "The Land That RDR Forgot", underscore the urgent need to bridge the gap between fully regulated advice and generic guidance, particularly for mass-market savers who often lack the tools to make informed financial decisions about their pensions. We also commend the thoughtfulness of the FCA’s approach in including significant consumer testing to shape its recommendations. The shift from talking about "people like you" to "people in your circumstances" demonstrates a deeper understanding of how to build trust and ensure relevance, a critical factor for engaging consumers effectively. As our primary industry research has highlighted, pensions are a key area where the advice gap is most acutely felt, with many savers disengaged or uncertain about their options. By prioritising pensions, the FCA is tackling one of the most pressing challenges in financial decision-making. We look forward to seeing how these proposals evolve to create meaningful, actionable support that improves outcomes for consumers. #AGBR #AdviceGuidance #TargetedSupport #MassPersonalisation #Pensions Robert Holford | Chris McCullam | Jonathan Warren | Rory Gravatt | Amira Norris | Jon Dean

✨Meet our People✨ Laura has over 12 years’ experience in Financial Services, with a real enthusiasm & passion for business readiness and change management. Read her latest blog 'Your project team is ready, but is your business?’ Link to insights in the comments below! ⬇️ Laura Peck I #AltusPeople #FinServ #ChangeManagement #ProgrammeDelivery