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Expertise in Action: Broker: Sharper focus
Combining a generalist approach with specialist knowledge is essential for insurers seeking to differentiate themselves from the competition.
Expertise in Action: Broker: Standing out
In an increasingly competitive marketplace, brokers can gain an edge by specialising in niche areas and strengthening their regional focus
Farms face cover threat after Defra confirms their exclusion from Flood Re
Biba calls for rethink over decision to exclude small businesses from legislation.
Brokers baffled as FCA places them in ‘high risk’ group
Aggregators say FCA probe into sector no longer relevant.
Editor’s Comment: Thematic fatigue
The old cliché goes that you should sometimes be careful what you wish for.
Lloyd’s: A period of adjustment
In a challenging year for the market, how is Lloyd’s responding to regulatory changes, international competition and the potential threat posed by passive underwriting structures?
Career development: Deputy PM praises Bluefin for apprenticeship success
Bluefin has been congratulated by Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg after being recognised in the Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers list.
Separate conduct regulator proposed in Scottish independence paper
Scotland would set up its own financial conduct regulator if it becomes independent from the UK, according to the Scottish government’s white paper on independence released today.
Market Moves: Big moves among brokers as Lyons and Trott re-emerge in new roles
A hectic spurt of recruitment this week saw some top-level moves at some of the UK’s largest brokers, with Gallagher recruiting an RSA account manager to help run sales in Scotland and Northern Ireland. Meanwhile. the Scottish broker’s former managing…
Green Deal: Green living
With the Energy Act imposing new energy‑efficiency standards on commercially and privately let properties by April 2018, what do the changes mean for the insurance industry?
Swindle promoted to e-trade director at NIG
NIG has promoted Jaime Swindle to the role of director of e-trade at the commercial insurer.
Your say: The other side to MFN clauses
Paul Galligan, managing director of Compare The Market, wrote an article in Post commenting on most favoured nation clauses and, as a broker in direct competition with the aggregators, I wanted to comment on Galligans one-sided view
Marsh agrees deal with Allianz for SME clients
Marsh Networks and Allianz Insurance are extending the range of Allianz commercial products available to Marsh Networks’ member brokers.
C-Suite: Let’s get engaged
Developing and engaging staff is crucial to maintaining a healthy business at all levels, says Charles Earle.
CEO Carlier departs Cooper Gay Re after six months
Cooper Gay Re chief executive George Carlier has departed six months after joining.
Manchester Underwriting acquires Senior Wright Indemnity
Specialist MGA Manchester Underwriting has inked a deal to purchase Lloyd’s broker Senior Writing Indemnity.
SSP unveils Covéa and Sabre as telematics panel insurers
Covéa Insurance and Sabre have become the first insurers to join the panel behind technology firm SSP’s Soteria Drive telematics solution, which is to be sold via high-street brokers.
Money Supermarket chief welcomes FCA review
A regulatory review into price comparison sites has been welcomed by Money Supermarket chief executive Peter Plumb.
AIG rolls out broker trading platform in mainland Europe
AIG is rolling out an e-trading product for brokers across five European countries following the launch of the platform in the insurer’s UK and Ireland businesses earlier this year.
Bennetts targets coverage shortfall with modifications policy
Motorcycle insurance specialist Bennetts is hoping to take advantage of a dearth in coverage among riders who make adjustments to their bikes by introducing a policy that covers the 16 most common modifications as standard.
AIG rolls out broker trading platform on continent
AIG is rolling out an e-trading product for brokers across five European countries following the launch of the platform in the insurer’s UK and Ireland businesses earlier this year.
AA boss Strong moves to Saga
AA chief executive Andrew Strong is to move to sister company Saga from 1 December, with a replacement expected to be confirmed by the end of Q1 next year.
Aon UK chief Christian elected to Lloyd's council
Aon UK chief executive Dominic Christian has been elected to the Council of Lloyd’s for a three year term starting in February next year.
Biba disappointed at government’s SME flood exclusion
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has expressed its disappointment at the government’s decision to exclude SMEs from incoming flood legislation.