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Research finds brokers expect business volumes to rise
Brokers expect business volumes to continue to grow during the final quarter of 2012, according to a business health survey published today.
Editor’s letter - October 2012
“In my opinion professionalism should be the loudest debate among brokers today”
How to… measure the impact of digital marketing
▶ In the final instalment of our three part series on how brokers can promotes themselves to current and future clients, Ralph Savage looks at a selection of tools for measuring the impact of digital marketing campaigns.
Networks deny model is in decline
With high-profile splits and resignations, is the network model crumbling?
Brokers flock to Broker Expo
There’s still time to sign up for the Broker Expo in Coventry on 8 November
Market moves: Big brokers lead the way
The big-name brokers contributed many column inches to this month’s Market moves section, with Marsh announcing the departure of its parent company’s CEO and Miller going to Willis to expand its corporate risks team. And Giles was very busy indeed, with…
Broking success: International broker
From humble beginnings, Bartlett & Company has grown to be a player on the international stage, but it remains a family firm, chairman Michael Bartlett and head of corporate risks Mike Briggs tell Caitlin Morrison
Regulator focuses on broker accounts
FSA’s consultation on client money rules highlights issues for brokers
RSA’s motor retreat frustrates and delights
Withdrawal from writing motor trade insurance alerts competitors to opportunities
Concern grows over “shoot first” FCA
Industry responds to comments by the FSA’s managing director
Profile: Talking technology
In his first interview after 33 years in the industry, CDL’s Tom Hogg explains to Emmanuel Kenning how the company grew from a one-man band to an insurance institution
Running the risk
How can you ensure an employee who’s leaving cannot take clients and information with them? Peter Done explains
Reportage: Nice to be niche?
There are many definitions of a niche market, but whether it is a scheme or a small, often-overlooked sector, there are opportunities for adventurous brokers, writes Caitlin Morrison
Power hour: Access to underwriters
With insurers moving back into the regions and an increased use of technology, our panel of experts discuss if access to underwriters is improving. Andrew Pearce reports
The uncertainty of being an insurer
Brokers need to understand current legal developments to correctly advise clients, explains Tony Cornell
Reportage: From farm to plate
The food and farming industries can be challenging but ultimately rewarding sectors for brokers to operate in. Edward Murray explores the niches
Will the FCA show its teeth?
Brokers should prepare for regulatory changes, says Jill Hambley
Don't be the last to the party
You will all have seen the new Professionalism website Insurance Age launched this week.
Curtain set to fall on autumn Sentiment Survey
Today is the final opportunity to take part in our autumn Sentiment Survey of 2012, sponsored by Groupama Insurances.
Biba helps government write insurance 'Dummies' book
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) has joined forces with the Cabinet Office and several other organisations to produce a new guide for SMEs.
Lorica fuels recruitment drive with five new appointments
Lorica Insurance Brokers has added a further five recruits to three of its branches.
Swinton results improve despite £560,000 loss of office payout
Swinton Holdings has reported a turnover of £329m for 2011.
General insurance intermediaries see FSA complaints hit 431,897
The number of complaints instigated against general insurance intermediaries leapt up to 431,897 during the first half of 2012, according to the latest statistics released by the Financial Services Authority (FSA).
Expertise in action: Q&A with Zurich's head of SME
As the online economy continues to grow, businesses face an ever expanding array of threats that could destabilise day-to-day operations.