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Proud to see Meena Bahanda, Head of Legal (Scotland) at IDEX Consulting Ltd, take her place as a judge for The Herald Law Awards of Scotland in association with 123 Medical Services 2026. Meena recently joined fellow judges at The Herald offices to help determine this year’s finalists, recognising the people and teams making an impact across Scotland’s legal profession. The awards also provide an opportunity to reflect on the wider themes shaping the sector, including findings from the 2026 Employment & Salary Survey from The Law Society of Scotland, with wellbeing, purpose and satisfaction continuing to play an important role in the future of the profession. Congratulations to all those involved, and best of luck to the finalists when they are announced. #IDEX #Legal #Scotland #HeraldLawAwards

Insurance transformation is accelerating. But is the workforce keeping pace? AI, technology and new operating models are reshaping the capabilities insurance businesses need, putting greater pressure on organisations to make the right decisions around skills, structure and resourcing. In a recent LinkedIn Live, WPR explored what the next phase of insurance transformation means for the workforce behind it, including the changing skills landscape, AI adoption, leadership and the move away from legacy technology. As transformation continues, having the right technology is only part of the equation. Businesses also need the right people, skills and capabilities to make that transformation work. Watch the full WPR discussion below 👇

Your actuarial team is critical infrastructure. Yet many insurance businesses approach actuarial capacity reactively rather than strategically. The pressure is already visible across pricing, capital, reserving and regulatory work. But, as Matt Waterworth, Head of Actuarial Practice at IDEX, puts it, the real constraint is often not technical ability. “Technical modeling is not the bottleneck. The issue is finding actuaries who can take that technical expertise and apply it commercially.” That affects underwriting responsiveness, regulatory resilience, succession planning and the ability to execute growth plans. In our latest newsletter, Matt shares what he is seeing across the market, why commercial fluency is becoming more valuable, and what insurance leaders should be thinking about before the next critical vacancy appears.

M&A is about more than the transaction. A successful deal isn’t just about completing the acquisition or preparing a business for exit. The people, leadership, capability and culture behind the deal can all play a critical role in delivering its intended value. At IDEX Consulting Ltd, our M&A specialists support businesses looking to grow through acquisition or prepare for an exit, combining specialist market expertise with a network of businesses and decision-makers. Because the deal may create the opportunity , but people help deliver the outcome. To find out more: https://bit.ly/4hbsZPm #M&A #MergersAndAcquisitions #ValueCreation #BusinessGrowth #TalentStrategy #IDEXConsulting

This Sunday, 20th September, our colleague Claire Capehorn will be taking part in a charity walk in support of Parkinson’s UK. 💚 This is a cause that is incredibly personal to Claire and her family, and she’ll be taking on the walk alongside her son and brother, along with many family and friends. At IDEX, we’re proud to support Claire as she raises awareness and funds for Parkinson’s UK, helping support those living with Parkinson’s today and contributing towards research for the future. If you’d like to show your support, donations of any amount would mean a lot to Claire and her family. ❤️ 👉 Donate here: https://lnkd.in/eHevpvpd Good luck, Claire! We’ll be behind you every step of the way! 👏 #ParkinsonsUK #ParkinsonsAwareness #Fundraising #CharityWalk #TeamIDEX

𝐔𝐊 𝐯𝐬 𝐔𝐒: What’s happening in the Insurance market? Two markets. Two talent landscapes. We spoke to Drew Crawford ⚓️, who specialises in the US Insurance market, to get his perspective on the talent landscape, what’s changing and how the UK and US markets compare. From the ongoing competition for experienced talent and the growing prevalence of equity, to the entrepreneurial mindset required across the US market, there are some clear differences, as well as shared challenges. One theme stands out: businesses need to be clear on their “𝐰𝐡𝐲”. For high-value individuals who are already well looked after, attracting them isn’t simply about the package. It’s about showing them the opportunity, the progression and what their future could look like within the business. Swipe to hear Drew’s insights on the UK vs US insurance market. #Insurance #GeneralInsurance #USInsurance #UKInsurance #InsuranceMarket #TalentStrategy #InsuranceRecruitment #IDEXConsulting

The WPR View: Three things we're seeing in the Transformation market. Transformation is increasingly being driven by commercial outcomes, not just technical delivery. Across the market, we're seeing businesses focus on modernising legacy systems, improving customer journeys, investing in data and automation, and building the agility needed to respond to change. At the same time, demand is growing for transformation leaders and hybrid professionals who can connect strategy, technology, commercial objectives and people. And while technology continues to evolve, one thing remains clear: the value of human judgment isn't going away. As our WPR team puts it: “𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐩 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐣𝐮𝐝𝐠𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐜𝐚𝐧’𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞.” #Transformation #ChangeManagement #TransformationLeadership #Insurance #FinancialServices #TalentStrategy #IDEXConsulting

5 insights on the London legal market. What’s really happening across the London legal market right now? We asked Christopher Roberts from our Legal team to share his professional insight on the trends he’s seeing across hiring, candidate movement and the wider market. From changing qualification requirements and increased demand across Employment, Tax and Private Client, to what candidates are prioritising and where he expects hiring to pick up next, Chris shares his perspective on the key developments shaping the market. 𝐒𝐰𝐢𝐩𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬’𝐬 𝐟𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐤𝐞𝐲 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬. #LondonLegal #LegalMarket #LegalRecruitment #LegalCareers #LegalTalent #LawFirms #LegalIndustry #IDEX

Growth requires the right capability. For Financial Services businesses, the question isn’t simply, “Who do we need to hire?” It’s: “𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐝𝐨 𝐰𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐲?” That means looking beyond individual hires and considering leadership, succession, capability and retention as part of the bigger picture. Because the right talent strategy isn’t just about filling roles, it’s about building the people and capability needed to support long-term growth. #financialservices #IDEXconsulting #growth #leadership #strategy

Meet the newest members of the IDEX team 👋 We’re pleased to welcome Anna Martin, Drew Retford and Soraya D. to IDEX Consulting Ltd. Each brings a different area of experience to the business, strengthening our expertise across M&A, General Insurance and Financial Services. 🔹 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐚 joins our M&A team with 15+ years’ experience in General Insurance broking, having worked across independent and corporate/PE-backed broker networks. She’ll be focused on supporting business owners across the General Insurance M&A market. 🔹 𝐃𝐫𝐞𝐰 joins with 6 years’ experience in M&A advisory, with a background in deal origination. He’ll be focused on the Financial Services and IFA market across the UK, building relationships with business owners. 🔹 𝐒𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐲𝐚 brings 7 years’ recruitment experience, including 5 years specialising in Finance Recruitment. She’ll be supporting clients and candidates across Insurance Broking in the North of England and Scotland. Three different backgrounds. Three areas of expertise. One shared focus: building strong relationships and delivering value to the markets we work in. We’re excited to have them on board and look forward to seeing what’s ahead. Welcome to IDEX, Anna, Drew and Soraya! 👏 #IDEXConsulting #MeetTheTeam #Insurance #GeneralInsurance #FinancialServices #MA