Insurance Age - September 2016
Articles in this issue
Broking success: Joining the dots
Bolton-based Stanmore Insurance Brokers is alive to the opportunities and to growing its Dot2Dot nursery scheme, explains director Jackie Hyde
And the winner is...
Winning an award can provide a boost to staff and show off your firm to clients and suppliers. Tony Cornell explains how you can increase your chances of success
Market moves: Set for the summer
This summer there has been no silly season news lull in the insurance sector and there have certainly not been any signs of slowing down when it comes to the world of recruitment either.
The stats: September 2016
The latest Acturis Premium Index showed an unusually negative second quarter of the year, with most business lines on the decline.
Products round-up: Travel and terror top the products
In recent weeks we’ve seen the emergence of new terror, risk and travel cover or at least a new shared language among innovative insurers.
Profile: Into integration
Integro Insurance Brokers’ president, international operations, John Sutton explains the firm’s buying strategy and how it is getting to grips with integrating its latest acquisitions
Brexit means Brexit
It’s time to put the unpleasant campaigning behind us and work towards making the break with the EU work for all parties, says Paul Upton
Video: A Broking Minute with Jackie Hyde
Stanmore Insurance director, Jackie Hyde, takes on the Broking Minute challenge.
In-depth - commercial lines: SMEs’ underinsurance problem
Many SME owners buy business insurance like they would car or contents insurance, but there are opportunities for brokers who explain the importance of avoiding underinsurance
In-depth - commercial lines: Acting on legislation
Several new pieces of legislation affecting the insurance industry have recently come into force. If brokers are prepared, they can really prove their worth
Real opportunities in real estate
Economic uncertainty and government policy are putting the buy-to-let sector under pressure, but there are still openings for brokers, says Chris Withers
Enterprise collapse causes concern for brokers
Questions have been raised over how brokers can replace capacity
Expertise from A-Z: Sailing towards a brighter future
Marine cargo is a niche area but one where the right brokers can truly succeed. But how has the sector developed and what changes are in store in future?
End to uncertainty over client money
Regulator cancels its review of client money rules, but brokers warned not to be complacent
Renewal rules add to burden on brokers
Change will be introduced as the market adjusts to Insurance Act and IPT increase
Broking break: And finally...
Simon Henderson celebrates that he was once asked to find an insurance quote for the FA Cup while Axa’s Gareth Howell wants to work with Professor Brian Cox
Broking break: Risky Business
We come to terms with the Insurance Act in this month's cartoon
AR review slams “significant shortcomings”
Brokers react to FCA’s findings that oversight of appointed representatives is not up to scratch
The uninsured risk
Renovations and extensions may add thousands to a house’s value, but they might not be covered by existing insurance, explains Tim Slattery
SME Now and the future: Transforming motor fleet
Increased mechanisation and use of technologies such as telematics are transforming the way small motor fleet business is conducted, explains Edward Murray
Editor's letter - September 2016
“Brokers need to avoid being complacent and must continue to focus on the crucial area of client money compliance”