Opinion
Opinion: Ann Peel on staying compliant with client money rules
The trouble with client money: One Call’s fine has put the rules back in the spotlight and brokers should be ready for scrutiny, says Ann Peel
GRP appoints Clive Nathan as CEO of MGA division
Ex-Towergate leader Nathan moves from Primary Group.
Opinion: Jon Dye on optimism and the importance of insurance to society
Out of uncertainty: Jon Dye looks behind the headline of a recent survey that found declining optimism among brokers and shares his reasons for being upbeat
Insurance Cares: Is your business dementia friendly?
Dominic Carter of Insurance United Against Dementia explores how brokers and insurers can do more to help an overlooked market.
Mark Mugge leaves Ardonagh CFO role
Mugge to focus on "key strategic initiatives" across the company as Antony Erotocritou steps into finance director role.
The Blog Spot: One year of Ogden upheaval
The government should bring discount rate clarity to the insurance industry without further delays, writes Ida Axling.
Julie Page promoted to Aon UK boss
Dominic Christian becomes global chairman of Aon Benfield.
Paul Tasker joins Reg UK as MD
Tasker takes on newly created role after leaving Tasker Insurance Group in August last year.
Blog: Building an MGA is not for the faint-hearted
RSA’s Steve Hedge looks at technology and traits for success in response to Insurance Age’s In-depth on MGAs.
Blog: Brokers – get plugged in to electric vehicles
Graeme Hamilton of Jackson Lee Underwriting explores the opportunities for brokers in the electric car and e-bike market.
Saga picks Patrick O’Sullivan as chairman
Andrew Goodsell to step down and retire.
The Blog Spot: Clickbait! From temp to perm
Emmanuel Kenning looks at innovation in the insurance market.
Marshall Bailey appointed FSCS chair
Bailey, a non-executive director at Chubb European Group, succeeds Lawrence Churchill.
Blog: Start-ups headed by ex-AIG and Axa directors prove InsurTech appeal is far from waning
Insurance Age content director Jonathan Swift reflects on an emerging trend in the UK InsurTech sector.
The Blog Spot: Female insurance bosses wanted
Insurance needs to change its “pale, male and stale” image and allow more women into the boardrooms, writes Ida Axling.
Blog: Brokers must not ignore the Internet of Things
Craig Foster, of HomeServe Labs explains how brokers can take advantage of the Internet of Things phenomena.
Opinion: David Sparkes on why delaying the Insurance Distribution Directive is a good thing
Delays are not often welcome, but in the case of implementing the Insurance Distribution Directive it’s the best possible outcome, explains David Sparkes
The Blog Spot: Brexit, client money and embarrassment
If you can’t, won’t or don’t play by the rules expect to see money fly out of your wallet, writes Siân Barton
L&G's Mark Holweger leaves UK MD role
No replacement confirmed as Holweger relocates to the provider's US business.
Aspen Insurance CEO Stephen Postlewhite exits
David Cohen will now lead day-to-day management of the insurance business.
Blog: Demand a better claims experience for clients
Lorega’s Neill Johnstone calls on brokers to apply pressure to providers to improve the claims experience for SME clients.
Broking success: Neil Hancock, director of Meadons Insurance Brokers
A captain’s innings: Meadons Insurance Brokers’ director Neil Hancock tells Insurance Age how the firm went in to bat with a cricket club scheme and why increasing regulation can be a sticky wicket
The Blog Spot: From the Mob to the FCA – the law of unintended consequences
Emmanuel Kenning asks if the FCA will be looking at the concept of brokers owning MGAs.
RSA's Commercial Risk Solutions MD James Gearey exits after just six months
Rob Gibbs has been appointed as MD following Gearey’s departure in December.