Insurance Age - Insurance Age July 2015
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Editor's letter - July 2015
“If… hundreds of players all have a little nibble, then they will need to get their funding from somewhere”
Regulator issues delegated authority warning
Industry reacts to watchdog’s call for improvements to ensure customers are treated fairly
Market divided on insurer mergers
Recent takeovers have left brokers pondering the impact of these deals on the industry
Brokers must evolve to survive in digital
Technology is changing the way the industry works, but brokers must stay on top of the revolution
Loss adjusters challenge FCA review
Concerns raised over regulator’s review criticising claims service received by SMEs
Digital Broker 2015: Back to the future
Brokers and tech experts gathered in Stansted last month to learn how the sector could embrace digital and put itself at the forefront of technological change at our inaugural Digital Broker day.
Market moves: Busy bees and brokers
Insurers have been busy bees for the past few weeks, ensuring a small victory over the brokers in regards to number of appointments made for the second consecutive month. Many of the major insurers including RSA, Ageas, Aviva, Allianz and Axa served up…
Should brokers now look again at regulation?
A Conservative government provides an ideal opportunity to seek changes, says Tony Cornell
As bad as bankers?
Brokers must make positive changes if they are to escape being tarred with the same brush as bankers, says Branko Bjelobaba
One voice
Ashwin Mistry on what his 12 months as president of the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) has taught him
Power hour: Building on growth
As the economy grows and building projects pick up, brokers in the North West are set to capitalise on a booming construction sector
Profile: Lend me your ear
Clydesdale Bank has developed a reputation for funding brokers with growth and acquisition plans, and the lender is keen to keep on helping brokers, head of insurance Paul Hambrook explains
In-depth: Getting ready for the risk
Brokers cannot afford to miss out on offering cyber insurance as the risk posed to their clients increases.
The power of clouds
Cloud computing services could make coping with the regulatory burden easier for brokers, says Theo Duchen
Broking success: Fresh ideas
Fresh Insurance chief executive Lisa Powis explains how the broker expanded its female-focus to become a tech-savvy multi-brand business
Review: Insurance sans frontières
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Products round-up: Mixed bag of products
There has been a mixed selection of products released over recent weeks covering many different areas of the market.
Video: Paul Hambrook
Clydesdale’s Paul Hambrook explains why brokers need to engage with banks earlier when they are seeking investment.