Commercial
Power hour: Driving change in motor trade
The motor trade market is evolving with the rise of autonomous vehicles, electric cars and changing consumer purchasing habits, but the sector still also has to deal with more traditional risks
In-depth: After hours
The UK has a thriving night time economy and with that comes a range of both unusual and prosaic insurance needs. Sam Barrett examines what brokers need to know about how best to insure the businesses that keep night owls entertained and the food…
The Future of Broking: Articulating the value of a broker
Articulating the value of being a broker sounds easy doesn’t it?
Customers losing out
The most recent wave of consolidation could lead to a revamp of commission structures, which won’t be good for brokers or their clients, says Ian Stutz
Your opportunity to help shape the SME insurance market of the future
SMEs are often described as the life blood of the UK economy. But what do these business owners and their insurance providers really think about the products and services they receive and offer? And how do both think these could be improved?
Expertise from A-Z: Casualty - All you need is patients
The casualty insurance area witnesses changes to legislation all the time, so insurers and brokers must be on top of their game when it comes to educating and communicating with the employers they work with
Video: Expertise from A-Z with Stuart Toal
With the casualty market affected by claims inflation and periodic payment orders, is casualty insurance still an attractive option for insurers?
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?
Post Q&A video: Legal indemnity insurance
Legal indemnity insurance is often seen as an enigma by brokers and customers alike. In this video, Dave Carey, head of real estate, Zurich, sheds light on the main features of legal indemnity coverage, how it can speed up property transactions and…
Power hour: Building on growth
As the economy grows and building projects pick up, brokers in the North West are set to capitalise on a booming construction sector
In-depth: Roads to riches
Commercial opportunities for brokers in a growing economy
Video: Jaime Swindle
Jaime Swindle, director of etrade at NIG goes under the spotlight for her profile in focus interview.
Power hour: Battling fraud together
As more fraudulent behaviour creeps from personal lines into the commercial space, brokers and insurers need to work closely together to tackle the problem, according to our expert panel
In-depth: Driving fleet forward
While the smaller end of the motor fleet market is dominated by price, brokers can differentiate themselves by understanding driver behaviour and health and safety, writes Edward Murray
Predictions of Armageddon have been totally wrong
Tony Cornell looks at the state of the nation from a commercial insurance perspective
QBE restructuring leads to exit of five managers
Changes are in pursuit of growth and the company thanks former employees for their contribution
Cooke & Mason switch to Acturis
Broker previously used Open GI and Applied.
Broker Apprentice Episode 5: the e-Broking presentations
It is "Your Niche" versus "Driver's Mate" in the battle of the digital Apprentice propositions.
Aon’s revenue hits £1.7bn in Q2 2014
International business revenue up slightly over first half of the year
Public want full commission disclosure
Axa commercial lines and personal intermediary CEO says she is expecting 'brickbats' for her views
Question Time: Meet the Speakers - Yvonne McKnight
On 1 July, Insurance Age, in association with Axa, will be hosting a second broker Question Time event at The Corinthian Club, 191 Ingram Street, Glasgow.
Question Time: Meet the Speakers - Tony Banks
On 1 July, Insurance Age, in association with Axa, will be hosting a second broker Question Time event at The Corinthian Club, 191 Ingram Street, Glasgow.
In-depth: Happy days here again?
The commercial property owners sector survived the recession relatively unscathed, but could the strengthening economy threaten its performance? Edward Murray asks