Debating chamber
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
Roundtable: Prevention is better than cure
Our expert panel discusses how brokers can encourage clients to adopt risk prevention solutions, how insurers can help and what role technology can play in the process
Opinion: Former Ten Insurance director James Sharp on market hardening
How we got a hardening market: Life is getting tougher for brokers in PI and construction as premiums shoot up, says James Sharp
Opinion: Ethics consultant Duncan Minty on the FCA's radical approach to regulation
Taking a radical approach: Duncan Minty asks if brokers are on the threshold of predictive supervision?
Opinion: Trident's Robert Marshall on how brokers can know their true value
Know your worth: Valuing a broker comes from transparency in the marketplace not secrecy, writes Robert Marshall
Opinion: Litmus Analysis' Peter Hughes on unrated insurers
Ready for unrated? Brokers that use unrated providers need to make sure they’ve done their homework, says Peter Hughes
Opinion: It’s good to talk
The time is right to break the silence over mental health in the workplace, writes Siân Barton
Opinion: Mayer Brown's Chris Chapman on regulation and the FCA
Don’t get caught out: The insurance industry needs to keep an eye on the FCA’s ongoing initiatives, writes Chris Chapman
Opinion: Brokerbility's managing director Ian Stutz on technology and SMEs
Adapting to the future: Technology is changing the way SMEs buy insurance, but brokers have a vital role to play, says Ian Stutz
Opinion: Liz Foster on professionalism and public trust
Push for professionalism: Brokers need to work with the rest of the market to build public trust, says Liz Foster
Opinion: Jamie Marchant on the dangers of dual pricing
The backlash against dual pricing might finally be gaining momentum, says Jamie Marchant
Opinion: Aon's Martyn Denney on keeping an international focus
Brokers must look internationally to keep ahead of developments, says Aon Commercial Risk & Health Solutions' Martyn Denney
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