Skip to main content

Take a punt on risk

Taking a gamble, Barnett & Barnett adopted a strategy that involved changing the way its clients approached risk management. However, its courses have done more than just promote safety in the workplace, as they have won-over new clients and enhanced its reputation within the insurance industry

In 2002, Barnett & Barnett identified a weakness in the area of risk management, and found that it would be able to compete more effectively against international brokers, which were offering a wider range of services.

The broker implemented a strategy to grow its risk management capabilities, recruiting an experienced claims executive and devising an intense training programme to equip him for the role. He was then provided with various IT tools, including fleet management and accident control

Only users who have a paid subscription or are part of a corporate subscription are able to print or copy content.

To access these options, along with all other subscription benefits, please contact info@insuranceage.co.uk or view our subscription options here: https://subscriptions.insuranceage.co.uk/subscribe

You are currently unable to copy this content. Please contact info@insuranceage.co.uk to find out more.

Sorry, our subscription options are not loading right now

Please try again later. Get in touch with our customer services team if this issue persists.

New to Insurance Age? View our subscription options

Register

Sign up and gain access to five complimentary news articles every month.

Already have an account? Sign in here

Show password
Hide password

FCA warns on fake letters

The Financial Conduct Authority has warned of fake letters claiming to be from deputy CEO Sarah Pritchard and referencing a fake FCA employee.

FCA proposes 1.4% fee rise for broker block

The Financial Conduct Authority is consulting on raising levies from brokers by 1.4% in 2026/27 – double its annual budget increase – as it also laid out its work programme going into the second year of its five-year strategy.

ManyPets confirms social media clone

Pet insurance managing general agent ManyPets has confirmed a customer was contacted by an X account impersonating its brand and has issued a warning on how increasingly convincing scammers can appear.

Aviva responds to Direct Line’s £10.6m fine

Aviva has confirmed it was fully aware of the ‘historical’ accounting errors that have led to the Prudent Regulation Authority hitting Direct Line Group with a £10.6m fine and stated there will be no impact on the integration or the financial benefits it expects from the takeover.

Most read articles loading...

You need to sign in to use this feature. If you don’t have an Insurance Age account, please register now.

Sign in
You are currently on corporate access.

To use this feature you will need an individual account. If you have one already please sign in.

Sign in.

Alternatively you can request an indvidual account here: