Insurance Age - September 2017
Articles in this issue
Editor's letter - September 2017
Half full or half empty? Reaction to the Allianz takeover of LV has been largely positive
News analysis: Allianz and LV deal sees personal and commercial lines business shake-up
Personal lines moved to LV brand as commercial lines go to Allianz as part of £713m deal
Executive assistant: Rising to the top
In this first instalment of the new series, Insurance Age meets Becky Bennett, current executive assistant to Allianz chief underwriting officer Neil Clutterbuck, and Stephanie Ogden, former executive assistant to Allianz general manager Simon McGinn
Opinion: Peter Hubbard on technology and why brokers need to innovate
The latest innovations in the insurance market are coming from technology experts, insurers and marketing specialists. Brokers need to start embracing the digital revolution too, says Peter Hubbard
Opinion: Nick Garner on unrated insurers and customer choice in motor
Drive Further’s Nick Garner writes in defence of unrated insurers and argues that they add choice for consumers in the motor maket
In-depth - Personal lines: The omni-channel future
From a high street presence to mobile phones, brokers need to offer a range of possible ways to engage with new customers and hold onto existing clients
In-depth - Personal lines: Technological revolution
Coplus director Jason Tripp asks ’is a technology revolution in personal lines claims long overdue?’
Regional review: Romford
Specialist market: The Romford area is home to many specialist brokers and traditional local players, but is its proximity to London a help or a hindrance?
Broking success: Pedalcover's Darren Thomas
Racing along: Pedalcover’s managing director Darren Thomas explains why mixing business with a passion for cycling has been a career highlight and how the broker is planning to keep pedalling forward
Review: In the salon
Covéa packaged retail and salons
SME Now and in the Future: Raising your claim game
Small businesses may not always be prepared for the claims process, but brokers can make the journey easier for clients and even improve retention rates at the same time, writes Edward Murray
Market moves: Back to business
The summer is typically a time when the sector slows down but there was hardly a lull in people moves with numerous companies reporting new hires
The stats: September 2017 - The Acturis Premium Index
Ups and downs in the Acturis Premium Index for the second quarter of 2017
Broking break: And finally
The CII's Michelle Worvell reveals her hidden historical talents, Aon's Jack Hammond explains how he got into insurance, Home & Legacy's Barry O'Neil introduces us to Mischief and ICB's Neil Campling tells us about his alternative career paths
Broking break: Risky business
We try the belt and braces approach to contacting clients this month