Analysis
Europe: Opportunities in Middle and Eastern Europe despite geopolitical risks (26 Feb)
Despite the Russian-Ukraine crisis, 2014 brought hope of a revival for the regional market in Middle and Eastern Europe. Economic prospects have been positive, regardless of the continual geopo
Research: Young Broker Nation: 4: Findings
Are brokerages ticking the right boxes when it comes to attracting new talent and are they doing enough to keep young recruits once they have got them through the door? In the final instalment of Young Broker State of the Nation, Post reports its survey…
Europe: The Terrorism Threat
Recent events in France, Kuwait and Tunisia clearly illustrate the evolving nature of the terror threat and its potential to affect people and businesses in unexpected ways.
Deregulation Act: Cutting ties
Section 9 of the Deregulation Act 2015 will make it easier for insurers to cancel policies – but they must remain fair to customers.
Natural Catastrophes: Pool party
Insurers and governments are having to adapt to a world in which natural catastrophes are increasing in frequency and severity. It’s time for a new approach to nat cat.
Medco: Teething troubles
Medco launched just three months ago, as the government attempts to tackle spurious whiplash claims. Opinions on how the system has performed since then vary enormously
Roundtable: Big Data: What can big data do for the insurance industry?
With big data playing a bigger role across all industries, the big question is what it can do for the insurance sector?
Research: Young Broker Nation: 3: Professionalism
How do young insurance brokers view the industry bodies there to represent their interests, and what is their view on the drive towards greater professionalism through qualifications and training? In the third instalment of Young Broker State of the…
Data Leaks: Plugging the leaks
With a new EU directive concerning data security expected later this year, insurers must make sure they exceed industry standards.
Roundtable: Telematics: a move into the mainstream
Will the falling cost of telematics devices see the technology move away from exclusively targeting young drivers and into other sections of the motor market?
Research: Young Broker Nation: 2: Experiences so far
In the second of a four-part report based on surveys with 20 young insurance brokers, we report on their experiences of the industry so far, what they have learned and how much their views of broking have changed since joining the sector.
Legal Update: Look both ways
Contributory actions of pedestrians should be considered when mounting a defence, says Richard West.
Broker talent: painful breakups
As recent court cases have shown, leaving a company to join a competitor can be a less than straightforward affair.
Europe: Cyber security
With hacking and phishing scams on the increase, businesses would be expected to include cyber insurance in their arsenal of measures designed to protect them and their customers in the event of breaches.
Research: Young Broker Nation: 1: Route into the industry
Brokers build their reputations on their skills in negotiating, sales, building relationships, customer care and sector knowledge. They tap into a range of soft and hard skills, not all of which can be learned from a textbook. Despite the variety of…
Broker Networks: Getting squeezed out?
Can broker networks justify their position in the supply chain? A recent survey aimed to find out how insurers and MGAs viewed them.