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In Depth: Managing cyber risk in an ever-changing security landscape
In today’s interconnected digital landscape, cyber threats are becoming more sophisticated, posing serious risks to organisations and their partners. Aviva’s cyber senior risk consultant, Oliver Osei-Ofosu, explains the importance of cyber security can no longer be ignored as technology advances.
In Depth: LEI as a proactive shield - the role of the insurance broker
The widening access gap in legal systems, exacerbated by chronic underfunding and post-pandemic pressures, presents significant difficulties for individuals and businesses seeking justice and challenges for insurance brokers in effectively serving their…
How can brokers maximise their brand through digital communication and social media messaging
Insurance Age, in association with Aviva, recently published a series of articles looking at how brokers can use digital channels and social media to build their brand and grow their business.
Premium finance brings businesses benefits beyond instalments
A new survey, conducted by Insurance Age and Close Brothers Premium Finance, reveals that while most commercial brokers discuss premium finance with their clients, they do not always highlight other key advantages beyond spreading the cost. Rachel Gordon…
Blog: Digital systems – More a present day necessity than futuristic vision for brokers
Brokers can make a leap in terms of managing client relationships and understanding market dynamics through using digital systems. Stubben Edge director of intermediary Andy Waring looks at what is available and how they can be implemented for maximum…
In-Depth: How insurers can help brokers maximise marketing impact without breaking the bank
When operating in a hard market, it makes sense for brokers to turn to marketing to differentiate themselves and demonstrate value over price. But when brokers are busy being brokers, Maria Ketteringham, broker marketing support manager at Aviva, asks…
In-Depth: The digital imperative - enhancing social media presence for insurance brokers
In today’s digital age, a vibrant social media presence is not a luxury but a business imperative for insurance brokers. While traditional marketing channels like print and telemarketing still hold value, social media has emerged as a transformative tool…
In-Depth: Digital messaging – how can brokers use digital marketing to build a brand and customer base?
As digitalisation turns from lip service to concrete solutions, brokers are expected to keep pace with the rest of the industry.
Video Q&A: FullCircl CEO and co-founder Andrew Yates
Following its partnership with Acturis to integrate its SmartBroker solution, FullCircl CEO and co-founder Andrew Yates explains the benefits for brokers and future plans for the business.
Blog: Brokers need to ride the digital wave to remain pivotal
Brokers need not fear an end to their unique human touch by adopting a digital strategy, but instead see it as complementary in helping give clients a more customer-centric service, writes Andy Waring, director of intermediary, Stubben Edge Group.
Blog: Ensuring insurance broker business resilience in times of crisis
Taking a proactive approach to disaster preparedness can reduce stress and ensure that brokers recover quicker should adversity strike. Adam Tier, head of underwriting at Ansvar Insurance, outlines the steps intermediaries can take to improve their…
Video Q&A: Rob Carslake, head of event insurance, Hiscox UK
As events rebound in number and scale post-Covid Rob Carslake, head of event insurance, Hiscox UK, caught up with Insurance Age content director Jonathan Swift to discuss the opportunities for brokers.
Blog: Three event insurance trends not to be ignored in 2024
From civil commotion to climate change and changes in the duty of protection, event organisers and their brokers have a lot to consider when placing insurance next year. Rob Carslake, head of event insurance, Hiscox UK, offers some guidance to those…
Video Q&A: Chubb climate tech practice leader Tim Charters
A recent convert to the sector, Tim Charters, climate tech industry practice leader, UK and Ireland at Chubb, caught up with Insurance Age content director Jonathan Swift to discuss his new role.
UK Broker Awards Q&A video: Clegg Gifford CEO Toby Clegg
At the 2022 UK Broker Awards Clegg Gifford won the Claims Team of the Year and overall Broker of the Year awards.
In depth: How to reduce underinsurance through effective risk management
Underinsurance continues to be a massive problem. Martin Friel looks at how risk management could help brokers combat this growing trend with benefits for all.
In depth: Why resilience is key to an holistic risk management solution
While overseeing risk continues to be part of the insurance conversation, Martin Friel discovers there is a greater understanding that protecting a business is less about focusing on particular incidents – and more about its resiliency as a whole.
Blog: Empowering brokers, enhancing affordability - the power of premium finance training
Allen Seldon, director of product and proposition at Close Brothers Premium Finance, explores how, with the right tools and training, premium finance can help boost broker revenue by enhancing affordability for customers.
Video Q&A: NMU’s Guy Smith on being voted best commercial insurer by brokers
In this video, head of marine and specialty at NMU Guy Smith speaks to Insurance Age content director Jonathan Swift about its success in the annual Insurance Age Broker Satisfaction Survey.
Video Q&A: Close Brothers Premium Finance on how brokers can grow business in challenging times
Seàn Kemple of Close Brothers Premium Finance discusses the factors affecting business growth in the current market and the opportunities afforded by premium finance
Blog: Helping customers budget better as cost-of-living crisis bites
Premium finance is not just a useful cash flow tool for clients. It can also help brokers boost customer retention and plug insurance gaps, says Seán Kemple, managing director of Close Brothers Premium Finance