Insurance Age blog
Blog: Commoditisation of cargo insurance
Having found Angela McCluskie’s blog on marine cargo insurance interesting and thought-provoking, John Potter shares his thoughts on how the market may develop.
Blog: In marine cargo flexibility is key
Angela McCluskie of Fiducia pushes against creeping commoditisation in marine cargo and tells brokers there are opportunities for the taking in this complex market.
The Blog Spot: Lifting the lid on optimism with Allianz, XL and Axa
Emmanuel Kenning looks at two conflicting stories as brokers frown and smile about the future.
The Blog Spot: One year of Ogden upheaval
The government should bring discount rate clarity to the insurance industry without further delays, writes Ida Axling.
The Blog Spot: Clickbait! From temp to perm
Emmanuel Kenning looks at innovation in the insurance market.
Blog: Start-ups headed by ex-AIG and Axa directors prove InsurTech appeal is far from waning
Insurance Age content director Jonathan Swift reflects on an emerging trend in the UK InsurTech sector.
The Blog Spot: Female insurance bosses wanted
Insurance needs to change its “pale, male and stale” image and allow more women into the boardrooms, writes Ida Axling.
Blog: Brokers must not ignore the Internet of Things
Craig Foster, of HomeServe Labs explains how brokers can take advantage of the Internet of Things phenomena.
The Blog Spot: Brexit, client money and embarrassment
If you can’t, won’t or don’t play by the rules expect to see money fly out of your wallet, writes Siân Barton
The Blog Spot: From the Mob to the FCA – the law of unintended consequences
Emmanuel Kenning asks if the FCA will be looking at the concept of brokers owning MGAs.
The Blog Spot: An alternative broker manifesto - my 2018 pettifogging petition
A Manifesto packed full of the trivial and trifling to create a better broking sector.
The Blog Spot: Accelerate now to stay in the game
Ida Axling discusses the impact of driverless vehicles on the motor insurance industry and why brokers should act now.
The Blog Spot: Is this the end of insurers owning brokers?
Siân Barton wonders how recent sell-offs may affect the shape of the market.
Predictions for 2018: The CII's Sian Fisher
The CEO of the Chartered Insurance Institute considers the key issues for the next 12 months and wonders if a huge cyber breach is on the horizon.
Blog: Why we signed the Women in Finance charter
Jo Carlin of Simply Business, one of the only brokers to put its name to the charter, explains why they signed up.
The Blog Spot: Bright futures
As the most recent Broker Apprentice series comes to a close Siân Barton wonders what can be done to attract more stars to the insurance sector.
Blog: Women in Finance – the insurer view
Following Katherine Bryant’s blog on Women in Finance, Zurich was praised for its commitment to promoting women. The insurer’s Sophie Timms explains what it is doing and why.
Insurance Cares: When complying can be rewarding
Tim Ryan, chairman at Ryan's, discusses the benefits of protecting vulnerable customers and urges brokers to change their thinking.
The Blog Spot: IPT and the tech revolution
Ida Axling shares her thoughts on this year’s Autumn Budget.
Why you should sign the Women in Finance Charter
Insurance careers coach Katherine Bryant explains why the Charter is important for insurers and brokers.
In Focus: Time and technology
Markerstudy’s Gary Humphreys considers how to ‘stay down with the kids’, get ahead and save time in an increasingly digitised world.
Blog: Cyber risk at the fore: insurance brokers must lead by example
GovNet's David Roberts urges brokers to be prepared for GDPR.
The Blog Spot: It’s not all about consolidation
Okay, so some days it is.
The Blog Spot: Release the Brexit files!
Siân Barton calls on the government to publish its Brexit impact assessment on the insurance sector.