Broker
Episode 5: The apprentices pitch their products for votes at The Broker Expo
Which team wowed the delegates and won the digital innovation task?
Brokers gaining professional indemnity insurance business
Insurers withdrawing from a tough sector says Brunel Professional Risks.
Expertise From A-Z: The future of fleet
Our expert panel examines the future for commercial fleet broking.
FOS: Most insurance complaints about claims
Financial Ombudsman Service says number of complaints about premiums is increasing.
Video: Expertise A-Z: Q&A with John Dunn
The London property market is experiencing high levels of competition at the moment with lots of brokers and insurers seeking business and striving to provide the best service and products possible.
Expertise from A-Z: Safe as houses
Overseas investment in London has meant high and stable property prices. How can insurers stay in touch in such a competitive arena?
Global Risk Partners posts £2.7m loss
Results show increase in losses but turnover growth as Margrett says he is "over the moon" about performance.
Mis-selling broker director banned for 11 years
David Stuart Picton from My Cover disqualified for mis-selling insurance policies.
Deloitte: Competition and FinTech among top issues to impact industry in 2016
Deloitte predicts regulatory initiatives around GI add-ons, Solvency II and technology will impact the insurance sector next year.
Centor joins Una
London-based brokers becomes 12th member of the alliance.
Surge in claims after Storm Desmond
Local brokers expect number of claims to rise further when people are able to return to their properties.
A-Plan opens office in Bromley with another due in Eastbourne
Broker planning to make three acquisitions.
Events: Up to the occasion
The past couple of months have resembled a whirlwind of an events season with no shortage of high-profile Insurance Age occasions.
In-depth: Think big in SME
The sector is acutely aware that SME is its bread and butter so it’s important for brokers to keep up with the changes and trends. We examine the importance of working with micro SMEs and what brokers need to know about in the emerging science and tech…
Profile: High street heroics
CEO Carl Shuker explains why, after 33 years with the broker, he still backs A-Plan’s traditional high-street model over online quote-and-buy
Big data: brokers are “doing it by the book”
Insurance sector unconcerned by FCA’s inquiry into how it handles customer data
Is broker PI on the rise?
New products on the market could herald a resurgence for broker PI sector
Broking success: Gem of a broker
Managing director of TH March Neil McFarlane explains how the specialist jewellery broker is looking to grow and keep the personal touch with clients
Brokers divided over Osborne’s plan to curb whiplash claims
Chancellor’s proposed measures welcomed by insurance companies
Power hour: Finding a foothold in fleet
With constant pressure on rates, insurers pulling out of the market and the rise of technology such as driverless cars, there are lots of opportunities, as well as pitfalls, in fleet insurance
Another good year?
After an uncertain start to 2015, brokers now need to plan on how to grow in a low inflation and stable rating period, says Tony Cornell
Editor's letter - December 2015
“The Insurance Debate proved that broking has a solid platform of engaged, skilful and articulate, professional and passionate practitioners”
Market moves: Recruitment wonderland
As we draw nearer the time for turkey, Christmas pudding and relaxation, the insurance sector has shown no signs of slowing down its recruitment pace.
Top line mania
Peter Hubbard asks could 2016 see the insurance market turn the corner on SME pricing?