Opinion
Covid-19: The ultimate stress management test
Opinion: Philippa Wilkin, former underwriter and mindfulness expert, explores ways to manage anxiety during the coronavirus pandemic.
Opinion: Mactavish's Bruce Hepburn on restoring trust and reforming the industry
Lessons to learn: Even before the current crisis, the industry was in need of a shakeup, says Bruce Hepburn
Opinion: Richard Hodson on the work of the City Forum
Leading lights: City Forum’s chairman Richard Hodson explains how the organisation is trying to keep up-to-date
Opinion: James Sharp on the future of networks
Networks or not-works? The UK could take a lead from Australia when it comes to developing networks, writes James Sharp
Opinion: Perry Appleton's Claire Russell on mental health in business
Time for action on mental health: As Insurance Age launches the Head Lines mental health campaign, broker and mental health expert Claire Russell shares her own experience.
Opinion: Brookhurst Advisory's Paul Upton on the future of underwriting
The end of underwriting? Is technology a magic bullet to generate profitable underwriting? Paul Upton asks
The Blog Spot: “Sorry” – the final word?
Simon Matson has finally apologised after comments he made about exiting employees, described as racist and abusive were highlighted in court papers, but is it enough?
Opinion: Former Ten Insurance director James Sharp on market hardening
How we got a hardening market: Life is getting tougher for brokers in PI and construction as premiums shoot up, says James Sharp
Blog: Supporting employees’ mental health and wellbeing
Diana Salmon, wellbeing manager at Allianz, explains how employers can best support their staff.
Opinion: Ethics consultant Duncan Minty on the FCA's radical approach to regulation
Taking a radical approach: Duncan Minty asks if brokers are on the threshold of predictive supervision?
Blog: Do you know how to help a stressed workforce?
On World Mental Health Day Matthew Reed, of Equipsme, discusses how stress can hit workers and outlines what SMEs, including brokers, can do to help staff.
Blog: Next steps for the insurance sector as FCA cracks down
Former head of GI at the FCA, Michael Sicsic, reflects on the regulator’s interim report into dual pricing.
Blog: A view from the industry’s oldest InsurTech
InsurTech Futures: Vivek Banga describes how insurance tech incumbents can help to drive the industry forward.
Opinion: Trident's Robert Marshall on how brokers can know their true value
Know your worth: Valuing a broker comes from transparency in the marketplace not secrecy, writes Robert Marshall
The Blog Spot: Time to say #MeToo
Following her news analysis on sexism and harassment in the regional broker space Ida Axling reflects on her own experiences.
Broker Week: The Broker of the Future?
Steve White from Biba explores how broking could develop and examines how technology will help the sector advance.
Broker Week: A Roadmap to Digital Transformation
Digital transformation has effectively touched every industry and insurance is no different. Applied Systems' Jeff Purdy explores the opportunities for brokers.
Blog: Treating vulnerable customers fairly makes commercial sense for brokers
Insurance Cares: Helen Lord, director of the Vulnerability Registration Service, explains how the new register can benefit brokers and the wider insurance industry.
Blog: The importance of claims
Aviva's Victoria Keating explores how claims are changing in mid-market and outlines what good service looks like.
Opinion: Litmus Analysis' Peter Hughes on unrated insurers
Ready for unrated? Brokers that use unrated providers need to make sure they’ve done their homework, says Peter Hughes
Opinion: It’s good to talk
The time is right to break the silence over mental health in the workplace, writes Siân Barton
Blog: Google UK boss explains why memorable branding is important
David Black, MD financial services at Google UK, illustrates how small brokers can capture the attention of millions.
Opinion: Mayer Brown's Chris Chapman on regulation and the FCA
Don’t get caught out: The insurance industry needs to keep an eye on the FCA’s ongoing initiatives, writes Chris Chapman
Opinion: Brokerbility's managing director Ian Stutz on technology and SMEs
Adapting to the future: Technology is changing the way SMEs buy insurance, but brokers have a vital role to play, says Ian Stutz