Brokerbility
Start-up to bring pay-as-you-go commercial insurance to the UK's SME "heartland"
A new insurtech business launching in the first quarter of 2019 will provide flexible pay-as-you-go commercial insurance to SMEs.
Brokerbility targets younger brokers to boost membership numbers
Independent broking network Brokerbility is targeting brokers with younger management teams in a bid to avoid clashing with consolidators, managing director Ian Stutz told Post.
Scottish broker becomes latest Brokerbility member
Glasgow-based broker CCRS becomes the 27th current Brokerbility member.
Brokerbility chair calls for a move towards broker fees
Brokerbility chair Ashwin Mistry has called for the market to band together to cut distribution costs and bring in mandatory fees for transactions over £50,000.
Analysis: Diversity - how far have we really come?
Insurance has talked the diversity talk for several years now. And yet, the industry still displays all-male or all-pale panels. How can it become truly inclusive?
Analysis: Commission costs and conflicts
Aviva and GRP’s split rekindles the consolidator commission debate
State of the Broker Nation 2018: Probing broking
Michèle Bacchus spoke to brokers to find out their thoughts on regulation, their trade body and their opinion of the UK insurance market
Amanda Blanc will 'wake up' Zurich, brokers say
Zurich’s capture of Axa UK CEO Amanda Blanc will “wake up” the insurer, brokers have said.
Analysis: What happened to CBL Insurance?
Last month once again saw a passported insurer placed into liquidation, with the collapse of CBL causing ripples throughout Europe
UK brokers warned over unrated insurers following action on Danish carrier
Brokers have again been warned against using unrated carriers following solvency difficulties at Danish carrier Alpha Insurance.
Analysis: Markerstudy's turbulent year
Last month, Qatar Re signed a deal to buy Markerstudy’s Gibraltar-based insurance companies after year-long rumours of a sale had only started to die down
Lloyd Bolam Brokers joins Brokerbility
Macclesfield-based Lloyd Bolam Insurance Brokers has joined Brokerbility.
Blog: The golden age of insurance is yet to come
The demand for transparency and diversity is changing the insurance market and shaping the personalities of future industry leaders, writes Brokerbility chairman Ashwin Mistry.
Research: What brokers really think of insurers
Brokers share their views on their relationships with insurers, the impact of technology and their investment priorities, in this exclusive piece of research conducted by Post in association with WPA
Brokerbility survey sees Allianz ranking highest for overall satisfaction
The latest satisfaction survey from Brokerbility has revealed the insurers that ranked highest for their claims, underwriting and accounts processes between April and September 2017.
Dive In Festival: Insurers taking the plunge
Every year, insurers pledge their commitments to the drive towards diversity in the annual Dive In Festival. But is this empty talk?
Blog: How independent brokers should deal with uncertainties
In an uncertain climate, the owners of independent brokerages need to plan their succession, urges Brokerbility chairman Ashwin Mistry, arguing this is for the long-term health of the whole insurance industry.
Allianz reassures brokers over LV commercial book concerns
Exclusive: Allianz has sought to reassure brokers over concerns regarding renewals of the acquired LV commercial book.
MoJ declines to give date for release of Ogden consultation feedback
The Ministry of Justice cannot give a date for the release of the discount rate consultation feedback.
Allianz LV deal precursor to more European activity in UK market, brokers say
Allianz’s purchase of 49% of LV’s GI unit could be a precursor to further UK market activity from European insurers, brokers said.
Career file: Keith Jackson
Keith Jackson has been appointed as the director of general insurance and protection at the Financial Conduct Authority
Axa tops Brokerbility bi-annual survey
Brokerbility has completed its bi-annual member survey, with Axa retaining the top spot for the eighth year running.
Broker: Feeling exposed?
Many brokers’ professional indemnity policies contain exclusion clauses that limit their cover, leaving them and their customers exposed
Brokers: The unbearable weight of regulation
Brokers are becoming increasingly frustrated with the Financial Conduct Authority, citing rising compliance costs and an overbearing regulatory regime as hurdles to growth and innovation