Debating chamber
Opinion: Simon Cooter on mental wellbeing
Looking after employees’ mental wellbeing makes sound business sense, says Simon Cooter
Opinion: Sian Fisher on equality and diversity
The fight for equality in recruitment, pay and pensions is an ongoing battle, explains Sian Fisher
Opinion: Sara Bevan on gender diversity in insurance
Broker Sara Bevan advocates for women-only events to encourage gender balance in insurance
Opinion: Steve White on Biba's 2019 manifesto
With the launch of Biba’s 2019 manifesto, CEO Steve White outlines the challenges facing insurance
Roundtable: The tech revolution
Brokers are well placed to take advantage of the technology transforming the way customers buy insurance. Our panel of experts tell Martin Friel what challenges the industry faces
Opinion: Peter Cullum on the value of consolidation
Buying power: Consolidation is helping to support regional brokers, argues Peter Cullum
Opinion: The FCA's Christopher Woolard on pricing
Paying the price: Customers shouldn’t lose out for being loyal, says Christopher Woolard
Opinion: Sharon Bishop on learning to be a successful leader
Follow the leader: Leadership is a learning curve, explains Sharon Bishop
Opinion: James Sharp on the fall-out from Brexit
End of the afair: How will the UK’s divorce from the EU pan out? James Sharp asks if Brexit will be as bad as feared
Opinion: Livingstone's Joe Austin on a new era of M&A activity
Breaking the trend: Commoditisation, consolidation and digitisation are changing the face of broking, says Joe Austin
Opinion: Salient Solutions director Clare Ryder on the changing face of insurance
Ringing the changes: Is insurance facing the same old problems? Clare Ryder revisits the market
Roundtable: Better beginnings
There are many options available for anyone thinking of setting up a new broking business. Our experts look at the challenges and share their views on whether this section of the market is set to boom
Opinion: iGO4 CEO Matt Munro on building trust in telematics
Amidst reports of growing complaints about telematics insurance, Matt Munro examines the facts
Opinion: The price isn't right
Ethics consultant Duncan Minty explores the issue of customer trust and pricing
Opinion: Tim Rourke on brokers and MGAs
Doing the right thing: MGAs are on the increase with many being set up by brokers. Tim Rourke insists they must get the fundamentals right
Roundtable: Dealing in data
Data is the lifeblood of insurance, but how is technology and regulation changing its use?
Opinion: Charles Manchester on GDPR and cyber insurance
The Holy Grail of cross-selling? Charles Manchester argues that cyber can be an opportunity for all brokers
Opinion: Ashwin Mistry on Alpha and unrated providers
Ashwin Mistry argues brokers who use unrated providers should pay higher fees
Opinion: Peter Blanc on the changing fees and commission landscape
IPT is pushing some areas of the market from commission to fee, says Peter Blanc
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
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
InsurTech roundtable: The cutting edge
With fast-moving InsurTech innovators entering the industry, our expert panel discusses how brokers can react and prepare for more changes
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
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