Insurance Age - 2012-10-08
Articles in this issue
Will the FCA show its teeth?
Brokers should prepare for regulatory changes, says Jill Hambley
Reportage: From farm to plate
The food and farming industries can be challenging but ultimately rewarding sectors for brokers to operate in. Edward Murray explores the niches
The uncertainty of being an insurer
Brokers need to understand current legal developments to correctly advise clients, explains Tony Cornell
Power hour: Access to underwriters
With insurers moving back into the regions and an increased use of technology, our panel of experts discuss if access to underwriters is improving. Andrew Pearce reports
Reportage: Nice to be niche?
There are many definitions of a niche market, but whether it is a scheme or a small, often-overlooked sector, there are opportunities for adventurous brokers, writes Caitlin Morrison
Running the risk
How can you ensure an employee who’s leaving cannot take clients and information with them? Peter Done explains
Profile: Talking technology
In his first interview after 33 years in the industry, CDL’s Tom Hogg explains to Emmanuel Kenning how the company grew from a one-man band to an insurance institution
Concern grows over “shoot first” FCA
Industry responds to comments by the FSA’s managing director
RSA’s motor retreat frustrates and delights
Withdrawal from writing motor trade insurance alerts competitors to opportunities
Brokers react positively to Ageas snapping up Groupama’s UK business
Industry hails Ageas’ move on Groupama’s UK business despite uncertainty over continuity
Editor’s letter - October 2012
“In my opinion professionalism should be the loudest debate among brokers today”
Regulator focuses on broker accounts
FSA’s consultation on client money rules highlights issues for brokers
Broking success: International broker
From humble beginnings, Bartlett & Company has grown to be a player on the international stage, but it remains a family firm, chairman Michael Bartlett and head of corporate risks Mike Briggs tell Caitlin Morrison
Product roundup: This month’s launches follow the fashion
Among the range of current market talking points, both legal expenses and cyber risk have been well-catered for this month, judging by the new product entrants.
Product: Sagicor launches new business travel product
Sagicor Underwriting has launched a group personal accident and business travel product in a move designed to reduce financial loss and business disruption for companies.
Product: Ceta adds non-standard providers to online quote-and-buy system
Ceta has appointed Prestige, Midas and Plum to its online quote-and-buy system in a move designed to strengthen its household panel with non-standard providers.
Product: LV Broker relaunch adds brace of property owner products to SME range
LV Broker has relaunched its commercial SME product range, with two property owner products now available for the residential and commercial sectors.
Review: Commercial combined product caters for a wide range of trades
CX Commercial Combined. This product has been reviewed by brokers and rated from one to five stars, based on the policy’s key benefits. * = Poor ** = Average *** = Good **** = Very good ***** = Excellent
Product: Elite Insurance targets solicitors’ PI market
Legal expenses provider Elite Insurance has set its sights on £3m premium income with the launch of professional indemnity (PI) for solicitors insurance cover.
Product: Aspen takes on cyber-crime with new product
Aspen Risk Management has launched a range of insurance policies to help companies protect against the emerging risks relating to computers, data and cyber-crime.
Market moves: Big brokers lead the way
The big-name brokers contributed many column inches to this month’s Market moves section, with Marsh announcing the departure of its parent company’s CEO and Miller going to Willis to expand its corporate risks team. And Giles was very busy indeed, with…
Brokers flock to Broker Expo
There’s still time to sign up for the Broker Expo in Coventry on 8 November
Networks deny model is in decline
With high-profile splits and resignations, is the network model crumbling?
