PPL is the ePlacing Platform for the London Market, revolutionising digital transactions between brokers and insurers. In 2015, PPL began its digital transformation with the launch of its ‘First Gen’ platform, aimed at streamlining an otherwise paper-heavy process. Venquis provided the tailored staffing solutions needed to ensure the project took off smoothly and efficiently.
When PPL launched its ‘Next Gen’ platform in 2020, Venquis once again played a pivotal role in scaling the platform, especially amid the challenges of the pandemic.
Key Takeaways
Smooth Digital Transition
Venquis helped staff PPL’s ‘First Gen’ platform, enabling a seamless shift to digital processes.
Scaling for Growth
In 2020, Venquis recruited 47 key team members to support PPL’s rapid expansion during the pandemic.
Wider Market Reach
With Venquis’s support, PPL’s platform now serves over 400 market firms and 20,000 brokers and insurers.
Venquis Addresses Critical Talent Gaps for PPL
PPL was founded to digitise and streamline the placement process for London’s insurance market, a traditionally paper-heavy industry. By 2015, PPL were in the process of developing its ‘First Gen’ ePlacing platform but needed highly specialised talent to bring the project to life.
Enter Venquis.
PPL required a partner that could deftly source a wide variety of skillsets:
- Business Analysts
- Testers
- Architects
- Relationship Managers
- Product Owners
Then again in 2020, Venquis partnered with PPL to support the ‘Next Gen’ build. PPL sought to scale the platform quickly and efficiently, as the COVID-19 pandemic demanded digital transformation. Given the relationship we had developed, Venquis was onboarded once more.
Venquis Drove PPL’s ‘Next Gen’ Platform Expansion with Rapid Staffing Solutions
Venquis partnered with PPL from the outset to provide a fully tailored staffing solution. By leveraging Venquis’ screening technology, they ensured PPL received the right specialists for both phases of the platform’s development.
In 2015, Venquis sourced vital roles such as Business Analysts, Architects, Testers, and Product Owners, setting the foundation for the First Gen platform’s success.
For the ‘Next Gen’ build in 2020, Venquis swiftly assembled a new, agile programme team that allowed PPL to meet the demands of a pandemic-driven market. Despite incredibly tight deadlines, Venquis was able to deliver contract workers within 24 hours. This ensured the project stayed on track, eventually earning PPL the title of ‘saviours of the London market.’
How Venquis Made It Happen
Venquis took charge of sourcing key roles across both phases of the platform build. The Venquis team operated as an extension of PPL’s internal hiring team, using their deep understanding of PPL’s culture to match candidates with both the technical and soft skills needed to succeed. During the ‘Next Gen’ platform build, Venquis assembled a dedicated Talent Delivery Team to facilitate a smooth and quick onboarding experience for all involved.
In 2020, the speed to hire was a crucial factor in the project, with contractors being sourced and onboarded within 24 hours.
Results
- Venquis placed 47 people with PPL, including members of the management team.
- The platform now supports over 400 market firms and facilitates remote collaboration between 20,000 insurers and brokers globally.
- The swift hiring process enabled PPL to launch their ‘Next Gen’ platform on time, strengthening their market position during the pandemic.
Venquis has been an integral partner to PPL since our inception. Venquis really understands the type of person that works well in the unique PPL team. Over the last few years they have provided a number of great resources with a wide range of skills that have been crucial to the growth of the company.
– Head of Operations, PPL, Colin O’Malley
