Data and Rankings
The stats: March 2017 - The Acturis Premium Index
The end of 2016 was a near horror story for brokers
The stats: December 2016 - The Acturis Premium Index
Brokers will be concerned that the now traditional third quarter falls in the Acturis Premium Index have happened again.
Sentiment Survey Autumn 2016: The results
Ringing the changes: From the SSP outage to the introduction of the Insurance Act and the collapse of Enterprise Insurance, it’s been a busy six months for brokers since the last Sentiment Survey
Sentiment Survey Autumn 2016: Barbican Protect's Stuart Kilpatrick on the results
What constitutes real value? Barbican Protect’s Stuart Kilpatrick casts an eye over the findings of the latest Sentiment Survey and hones in on what brokers view as key attributes in their insurance partner
The stats: September 2016
The latest Acturis Premium Index showed an unusually negative second quarter of the year, with most business lines on the decline.
The stats: July 2016
The latest SSP ratings for the public liability market have revealed a mix of months with a high degree of volatility and months of stability bordering on stasis.
The stats: June 2016
The world of commercial insurance remains a dark place, despite the promise of sunshine and warm summer nights. The latest Acturis Premium Index showed an overall flat market, with experts stating they do not expect any change in the near future
Sentiment Survey Spring 2016: Stormy weather
Brokers are confident they will weather the storms presented by more consolidation, uncertainty over the EU referendum, the rise of cyber insurance and an increasingly litigious market place
Average comprehensive car insurance prices static in Q1
Trend of flat or falling first quarter premiums continues for fifth year.
AIG Europe posts net premium rise for 2015
COR and pre-tax profit both improve.
Broker sentiment turns negative, survey finds
Research states that business volumes grew “at a solid pace” in the quarter to March.
Sentiment Survey Open: share your views
The Spring 2016 Sentiment Survey is now open for brokers to get their opinions heard.
The Stats: March 2016
Fears abound over the likelihood of another global downturn and many economic and financial indices paint a less than promising picture. The Acturis commercial lines indices for the fourth quarter of 2015 also raises some concerns when compared to the…
Plugging into the network
Networks are becoming increasingly popular amongst brokers, but what are the advantages and pitfalls of joining up? Research by Insurance Age reveals the state of the market
The Stats: February 2016
The private car insurance market has been on a mild roller-coaster ride over the last 12 months, according to the Average Premium Index from SSP.
Broker business picks up at fastest pace since 2014
CBI/PwC survey reveals that business volumes increased in the last quarter of 2015 and are set for “robust growth” over next three months.
The Stats: December 2015
As winter approaches, the world of commercial insurance has already experienced a relatively cold and dark period.
Sentiment survey: Autumn 2015 results revealed
Ageas broker distribution director Chris Dobson talks through the results with an eye on consolidation and insurer M&A, regulation and schemes.
Sentiment Survey November 2015: Scheme a little scheme for me
One of the strongest messages to come out of the latest Ageas-sponsored Sentiment Survey is the immense opportunities brokers see in schemes business. I have to confess this is music to my ears.
The Stats: November 2015
The market for agricultural and farm insurance has been relatively flat over the last 12 months, according to the Average Premium Index from SSP.
Sentiment Survey Autumn 2015: Sneak peek
Ageas broker distribution director, Chris Dobson talks to Insurance Age commissioning editor Siân Barton about IPT, renewal premiums and broker numbers.
The Stats: October 2015
The last twelve months have been relatively flat for the holiday homes insurance market for properties within the United Kingdom, judging by the latest statistics from SSP.
The Stats: September 2015 – The Acturis Premium Index
The Acturis indices for the second quarter of 2015 have revealed a calm period that saw most lines staying relatively flat. However there was still plenty to debate for our experts with four indices moving downwards and three of them moving slightly…
The stats – July 2015
The combined liability market has had a tough year with several steep falls and only a few peaks upwards, judging by the latest statistics from SSP.