Insurance Age - February 2018
Articles in this issue
Editor's letter - February 2018
A big appetite for 2018: Two deals highlight the desire for acquisitions remains strong
The Headline Makers - February 2018
The hottest stories on www.insuranceage.co.uk, the month in numbers and quotes from the biggest news stories of the month
News analysis: Full speed ahead for Markerstudy as broker community welcomes buyout
Qatar Reinsurance takeover confers an A-rating for the new MGA
Opinion: Ant Gould on transparency, broker ownership and conflicts of interest
While most in insurance manage to avoid potential conflicts of interest, more transparency can only be a good thing, says Ant Gould
Opinion: David Sparkes on why delaying the Insurance Distribution Directive is a good thing
Delays are not often welcome, but in the case of implementing the Insurance Distribution Directive it’s the best possible outcome, explains David Sparkes
In-depth - MGAs: Agents of change
The MGA sector is showing strong growth, but how is it affecting the market and is there a risk it could go pop? Sam Barrett asks
In-depth - MGAs: Is biggest best?
Nimble MGAs that put technology at the heart of their business will thrive, says Andrew Holman
Profile: Julie Page, Aon Risk Solutions' CEO
CEO Julie Page explains how the “strong alignment” between Aon Risk Solutions and Hendersons drove the recent acquisition and why the industry still has to get to grips with equality and diversity
Broker Apprentice 2017: Meet the winner
Insurance Age catches up with Luke Perkins of Leicester-headquartered BHIB, the winner of The Broker Apprentice 2017
Broking success: Neil Hancock, director of Meadons Insurance Brokers
A captain’s innings: Meadons Insurance Brokers’ director Neil Hancock tells Insurance Age how the firm went in to bat with a cricket club scheme and why increasing regulation can be a sticky wicket
Review: Covéa Executive Plus
High net worth household product
Market moves: Picking up pace
It is hard to believe that 2018 could have started with any more Market Moves gusto
Better business: A hand up the ladder
Peninsula founder and group managing director Peter Done explains what small business owners must do to develop and inspire their staff
Broking break: And finally
My hidden talent / Why I chose insurance / Pet of the month / On the spot / Tweet of the month
