Opinion
Opinion: Branko Bjelobaba on why there are no excuses for getting renewal transparency wrong
If brokers can’t get renewal transparency right, what else are they getting wrong? Branko Bjelobaba asks
Blog: Brokers dealing in motor claims must support tech
Kath Mainon of Davies Group explains how technology is changing motor claims and outlines what the benefits to brokers could be.
Opinion: Vincent Rezzouk-Hammachi on how brokers should approach GDPR
The new rules coming into force later this month will have far-reaching impacts on brokers, says Vincent Rezzouk-Hammachi
Ian McManus leaves Aon
Former Zurich boss leaves MD of private clients and consumer role at the broker.
Blog Spot: Two sets of claims statistics
Spoiler alert – this blog contains statistics.
Is the talent pool drying up?
Recruitment expert Stuart McKenna of HRC Recruitment explores the dearth of account handlers available to brokers.
The Blog Spot: Filling in the Blanc?
There has been a lot of chat about how Axa might fill Amanda Blanc’s distinctive shoes but no real suggestions as to who could take her place. Siân Barton writes.
Insurance Cares: Is it time for a long term care GI product?
Luker Rowe’s Caroline Hanson who is part of the CII’s New Generation Group explores how the sector can help people pay for care into old age.
Marsh UK CEO Mark Weil to leave the broker
Weil will be succeeded by Chris Lay who was most recently CEO of Marsh Canada.
Blog: Commoditisation of cargo insurance
Having found Angela McCluskie’s blog on marine cargo insurance interesting and thought-provoking, John Potter shares his thoughts on how the market may develop.
Amanda Blanc leaves Axa for Zurich
She will succeed Gary Shaughnessy who is stepping down from a full-time role.
Blog: How to get underwriters to step outside the box
Allianz’s Nick Hobbs talks brokers through how to get the best from their underwriters.
Blog: In marine cargo flexibility is key
Angela McCluskie of Fiducia pushes against creeping commoditisation in marine cargo and tells brokers there are opportunities for the taking in this complex market.
Adrian Colosso joins PIB
Former Howden and Gallagher boss takes up non-executive director role.
Sharon Beckett to leave Complete Cover Group
Beckett, instrumental in re-branding and restructuring the group, will exit the role in September.
Ian Gosden retires from GRP-owned Higos
Chairman to leave on 23 March having stepped down from MD role in January.
Hayley Robinson takes on CUO role at Zurich UK
Robinson previously worked as MD for Global Risk Solutions at RSA.
Positives and pitfalls in PMI
Brian Walters warns brokers not to underestimate the challenges of breaking into and growing in the PMI market.
David Cahoon steps up as MD at Rural Insurance
Previous boss Ian Barclay left last July.
Canopius follows up buyout with new COO and CFO
Nigel Meyer joins from Brit.
Blog: Is insurance under-fined?
John Byrne of regulation experts Corlytics controversially argues that brokers could see worse from the regulator and says the market should learn from the “painful lessons” in banking.
Integro's Sutton and Humphreys head to Beach
Former Integro leads have joined the (re)insurance broking and advisory firm to develop a specialty and wholesale platform.
The Blog Spot: Lifting the lid on optimism with Allianz, XL and Axa
Emmanuel Kenning looks at two conflicting stories as brokers frown and smile about the future.
Dominic Clayden takes CEO role at MIB
Former QBE claims boss replaces Ashton West who is retiring.