Debating chamber
Opinion: Can trust ever be re-won?
The confusion over business interruption during the pandemic has damaged the insurance industry. Branko Bjelobaba wonders if it can be undone
Opinion: Keeping it local
Brokers with ties to the community they work in are in a unique position to thrive after the rise of shopping local during the pandemic, says Richard Easterbrook
Opinion: The bad behaviour of the few is heavily borne by the many
The Financial Services Compensation Scheme is unfair and discriminates against best practice says Mike Cranny
Opinion: Broker benefits in tech
With the UK being an established hub for digital innovation, brokers have the opportunity to build new books of business, says Markel’s Mark Lowther
Opinion: The next generation
Benjamin Hindson and Nick Line on how to attract the insurance leaders of the future
Opinion: Taxing problem
James Sharp on why a proposed annual levy on ARs amounts to a tax on small brokers
Opinion: Let’s be honest about climate change
Brokers can lead the way on climate change, says Duncan Minty
Opinion: Beyond compliance
Sicsic Advisory’s Nindy Mellett on how brokers can embed new conduct rules for better business
Opinion: Consolidation crisis?
Clear Group’s Howard Lickens on why the big consolidators may be running out of brokers to buy
Opinion: Reputation recovery
The Society of Insurance Broking’s Kevin Hancock explains that brokers must take a proactive role in rebuilding perceptions of insurance
Opinion: The broker beauty parade
Morphose Capital Partners’ Nick Atherton reveals how brokers can make the most of a post-pandemic uptick in M&A activity
Opinion: Fees but not as we’ve known them
Biba’s Steve White considers if regulators have gone too far in terms of the fees and levies they are asking for from insurance brokers
Roundtable: Seize the day - The opportunity around digital transformation
Our expert panel discuss how the lockdown pushed them to accelerate the use of technology and explore how it may open new doors post-pandemic
Opinion: Taking diversity to the next level
Atlanta Group’s Ian Donaldson explains why working to promote diversity is beneficial for all
Opinion: Eliminating the expectation gap
Aston Lark’s Peter Blanc explores how brokers can overcome one of the biggest obstacles in insurance – customer expectation and the reality of claims
Opinion: Partners&'s Stuart Reid on why brokers should be providing medical insurance
Highlighting health: With health in the spotlight more than ever, Stuart Reid asks if it is time for brokers to add private medical insurance to their product suites?
Opinion: Partners&'s Phil Barton on why focusing on price is harming the industry
What price peace of mind? Who is up for jumping out of a plane with a cheap parachute strapped to their back? Phil Barton ponders why insurance is often bought on price
Opinion: Biba's Steve White on supporting customers and colleagues through coronavirus
Challenging times require lateral thinking: By collaborating the sector can help customers and each other through the pandemic, says Steve White
Opinion: Mactavish's Bruce Hepburn on restoring trust and reforming the industry
Lessons to learn: Even before the current crisis, the industry was in need of a shakeup, says Bruce Hepburn
Opinion: Richard Hodson on the work of the City Forum
Leading lights: City Forum’s chairman Richard Hodson explains how the organisation is trying to keep up-to-date
Roundtable: The future of disruption
Our expert panel discusses the landscape of tech disruption in insurance, as well as what brokers can expect from technology in the future
Opinion: James Sharp on the future of networks
Networks or not-works? The UK could take a lead from Australia when it comes to developing networks, writes James Sharp
Opinion: Brookhurst Advisory's Paul Upton on the future of underwriting
The end of underwriting? Is technology a magic bullet to generate profitable underwriting? Paul Upton asks
Roundtable: Building a brighter future
Our expert panel discusses how brokers and software houses can work together to deliver a smoother journey for customers and what role data will play in future