Insurance Age - Insurance Age April 2015
Articles in this issue
Editor's letter - April 2015
“While matters could be better, brokers will surely at least welcome this level of consistency”
Market upbeat despite soft conditions
Insurers’ 2014 results reveal little movement, but many brokers see providers pushing for growth
Disappointing results bring RSA under the spotlight
Provider commits to focus only on areas where it “can win and be successful”
New rules on NEDs spark broker concern
Worries raised over changes to the way the regulator oversees the role of non-executive directors
FCA points out the pitfalls of social media
Regulator’s guidance on financial promotions serves as useful reminder for brokers
Conflicts of interest
Insurers should not own independent brokers, brokers should not own insurers or underwriters and aggregators should be truly independent, argues Tony Cornell
No Budget for business
George Osborne’s last Budget before the upcoming general election contained very little for the “engine room” of the economy, writes Paul Upton
Talent spotting
Having the right people with the right skills is vital to the insurance industry, but, as Daniel Pedley says, the sector is not attracting as many new entrants as it could
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
Regional review: Bright future
With HS2, a new tram system and a host of start-up companies, Nottingham’s future looks bright, but can the local broking community capitalise on the city’s growth? Siân Barton investigates
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
Finders keepers
Attracting and retaining the staff is not just about pay. David Leen explains how brokers can find and hold on to the best compliance talent
Broking success: International broking
From starting in a spare room at home to opening offices around the globe, La Playa’s CEO Mark Boon explains how specialisms have seen the broker grow organically
Market moves: Spring has sprung
Over the past month, the newly-constructed Towergate has continued to be a popular destination for movers within the industry. Sarah Dalgarno and Steve Wood joined the consolidator as chief risk officer and CEO of Paymentshield respectively (see box)…
Products round-up: Another month of motoring in products
There has been a large focus on motor insurance products lately and this month is no different.
Video: Regional Review Nottingham Part 1
Siân Barton, Insurance Age commissioning editor, met with local brokers in Nottingham to discuss the market.
