Insurance Age blog
Blog: Covering the millennial
Livingbridge’s Xavier Woodward explains why insurers and brokers need a new approach.
The Blog Spot: Why #20Now for IPT might not be the only broker issue of the Budget
Ah, the pre-Budget blog. Where nothing is wrong and nothing is right because it’s all ifs, buts and maybes in the exciting game of “imagine if”.
Blog: Covéa says goodbye to Swinton
Jonathan Swift reflects on the long and bumpy road to an amicable divorce for Swinton and former owner Covéa.
The Blog Spot: Dive in and take action
As this year's Dive In Festival takes place, Ida Axling calls on the industry to change its ways.
The Blog Spot: Sort it out
Emmanuel Kenning looks at a lack of professionalism so eye watering and stupid that frankly it burns.
The Blog Spot: Fighting crime
The ABI’s latest research on insurance fraud in the UK did not use the phrase “ghost broking” but it did reference a fraudster being jailed for selling fake motor insurance policies.
Blog: The value of innovation
GovGrant’s Luke Hamm argues that brokers must be aware of the government support for research and development that is available to them.
The Blog Spot: What might a Fosun move for Ageas mean for the UK?
Jonathan Swift ponders how a potential sale of Ageas could work as the rumour mill shouts ever louder about the insurer being on the market.
The Blog Spot: Time to talk Tobas
Following the launch of Biba’s industry standardised Toba, Ida Axling calls on insurers to listen to what the brokers want.
Blog: Enough of the talk, we need action on gender diversity
After the CII revealed a big gender pay gap, Charlotte Halkett, of buzzvault, explained why she is sick of lack of female representation in the insurance sector.
The Blog Spot: The insurance gender pay gap
Siân Barton asks: Are women working in insurance really worth 24% less than men?
The Blog Spot: Failing to plan is planning to fail
News online is often all about #breaking #exclusive.
The Blog Spot: The FCA needs to step up its game
After Insurance Age saved the day and had a Facebook page operated by fraudsters shut down, Ida Axling questions why the regulator failed.
Blog Spot: Will Allianz end up with takeover indigestion?
The Sunday Times led the way this weekend with the news that Allianz is surveying the insurer smorgasbord and keen to fill its plate.
The Blog Spot: World Cup predictions
Lloyd's tips France but Ida Axling dreams of a different outcome.
The blog spot: Top five insurance agency spats
Last week Insurance Age exclusively revealed that Aviva has pulled GRP’s agency.
Blog: Opportunities in commercial life cover
DirectLife’s Neil McCarthy argues the case for brokers adding protection for SME staff to their portfolio.
The Blog Spot: The march of the tech giants
Amazon looks ready to enter the market – are you prepared? Siân Barton asks.
Blog: Eight things to look out for at Biba 2018
As the UK insurance sector descends on Manchester for the 2018 British Insurance Brokers' Association Conference, Jonathan Swift predicts some of the key talking points on the floor and in the bars around the venue.
The Blog Spot: Why on earth is dual pricing still going on?
Emmanuel Kenning shares his thoughts after the launch of the ABI and Biba initiative.
The Blog Spot: Let’s chat about cyber
There are no excuses - it's time for brokers to educate themselves on cyber, writes Ida Axling.
Blog Spot: Two sets of claims statistics
Spoiler alert – this blog contains statistics.
The Blog Spot: Filling in the Blanc?
There has been a lot of chat about how Axa might fill Amanda Blanc’s distinctive shoes but no real suggestions as to who could take her place. Siân Barton writes.
Insurance Cares: Is it time for a long term care GI product?
Luker Rowe’s Caroline Hanson who is part of the CII’s New Generation Group explores how the sector can help people pay for care into old age.