Insurance Age - Insurance Age February 2016
Articles in this issue
Editor's letter - February 2016
“The push to have local, regionally empowered offices has been a consistent mantra in the industry for years now”
Birmingham office closure compounds brokers “losing faith” in RSA
West Midland brokers react with disappointment to news of insurer placing 190 roles “at risk”
Industry searches for SME flood insurance solution
Biba investigating scheme to help small businesses in flood-prone areas
Sian Fisher welcomed as new CII boss
Incoming CEO’s determination, focus and industry experience will be of “immense value”, senior figures have said, as well as praising Sandy Scott’s tenure in charge of the professional body
Broker Apprentice 2015: Showcasing talent
Broker Apprentice 2015 winner Charlie Barrett and chief judge on the show John O’Roarke share their experiences of the highs and lows on this year’s journey to find a champion
Market moves: Starting with a bang
Brokers and insurers have started the year off with a bang – or for many at least a fresh challenge in the shape of a new job.
Is the FCA too obsessed by price?
There is more to insurance than price alone and the regulator’s price comparison suggestion should be opposed, argues Tony Cornell
Ups and downs, ins and outs
The weather had a sting in the tail for insurance in 2015 and the EU referendum may be the biggest storm on the horizon in 2016, says Paul Upton
Keeping informed
Making better use of management information can help to maximise the potential and value of your business, explains Virgil Toher
Power hour: The caring economy
With ever increasing pressure on charity funding, many are cutting costs but, as our panel of experts testify, scrimping on insurance is a false economy and brokers need to help educate the sector
Profile: Owning the brand
Joint managing director general insurance – UK retail at Howden, Stuart Rootham, on Hyperion’s takeover of R K Harrison and why acquisition is not the only route to growth
In-depth: Keeping it personal
The highly competitive personal lines space is no stranger to change. With further developments in technology and regulation, we examine the issues brokers and insurers are facing and what the opportunities are
Protect your interests
Restrictive covenants can be useful to protect your business when employees leave, but only if they’re imposed properly, says Beverley Sunderland
Newbie news: Independent living
Paul Dickson tells Insurance Age why he started afresh after leaving Arthur J Gallagher in 2014
Broking success: Kings of the road
The Plan team are cycling mad (a signed Bradley Wiggins jersey hangs on the wall). MD Ryan Georgiades tells Insurance Age about the vehicle-focused broker’s move into pedal bikes
Product round-up: Mergers, motors and charity
Covéa Insurance was keen to show what it regards as the first example of the fruits of its merger with Sterling Insurance with a motor product aimed at mid to high net worth customers.
