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InsurTech Futures: Five Insurtech predictions for 2017
John Warburton predicts how the tech landscap will develop and affect brokers next year
How hidden charges sting the broker
Bexhill UK’s Alan Atkins argues that cheaper is not always better when it comes to premium finance.
Top 5: Flood prevention and management for education clients
In December 2015 nearly 40 schools were forced to close overnight following severe flooding brought on by Storms Desmond, Eva and Frank. Twelve months on Ecclesiastical’s Faith Parish prompts brokers to talk to their education clients about reducing the…
Broker Apprentice 2016: Assessments of the schemes challenge – video blog 5
The six apprentices have pitched their schemes to the LV panel and the winner has been chosen.
Broker Apprentice 2016: Feedback on the Broker Expo stand-off – video blog 4
The delegates in Coventry have voted for their task winner – did you agree with their choice?
Recruiting rich talent
Brokerbility’s Ashwin Mistry insists brokers must recruit the best to stay relevant but advises that the talent pool is ripe for the taking.
Broker Apprentice 2016: Views on the primary school game task – video blog 3
The year six pupils have chosen their winner but what did the apprentices learn from the task?
Blog: In defence of unrated insurers
Not all unrated providers are the same and a UK home is an important factor to recognise, argues Nick Garner
Broker Apprentice 2016: Reflections on the timed insurance treasure hunt – video blog two
Euros Jones, Katie Waugh and Craig Younger share their feedback on the first task.
Five reasons a Bluefin sale could see Axa avoid another denial headache
The recent speculation that Marsh was in talks with Axa over a deal to buy its broking arm Bluefin has raised the very real possibility that one of the longest running insurance sagas of recent years could be over.
Broker Apprentice 2016: Thoughts on the team names and more – video blog 1
The two teams have chosen their names as the new series kicks off. What did the judges and contestants make of it all?
Hardening motor fleet rates – fact or fiction
Broker John Meredith asks where the balance of power lies when it comes to setting motor rates.
InsurTech Futures: Face the future
Axa's Amanda Blanc, urges brokers to grab opportunities arising from insurtech.
Insurtech Futures Blog: The evolution of insurance software
Richard Gordon, managing director of insurance technology company, Red Crake, charts the history of software developments and the current opportunity for innovative brokers.
InsurTech Futures: Can brokers benefit from the Internet of Things?
Smart home expert Kevin Meagher addresses how connected devices could impact brokers.
Selling your business – your ‘Sliding Doors’ moment
Ian Stutz looks at the 'what ifs' of saying goodbye to your business.
InsurTech Futures: Taking advantage of social media
Konsileo's Mel Palmer explains why certain channels can enhance the broker proposition.
Applied Net 2016 blog: Sunshine, Harry Potter and insurance
Thoughts from the Applied Net conference in Orlando, Florida.
SSP Pure – lessons to be learned
IT expert Ian Singer of PKF Littlejohn discusses how brokers can move on from SSP crisis and protect themselves in future.
Appetite outweighs uncertainty
Lloyds Bank's Bill Cooper explains why political instability in the UK has failed to dampen the verve of those on the broker acquisition trail.
Opinion: A broker view one month on from the Insurance Act
Stuart Bennett, operations director of David Roberts & Partners Insurance Brokers outlines how he would handle the Insurance Act if he were an insurer.
On your bike
Craig Allen, from Ageas, reminds brokers that cyclists don’t always need separate bicycle cover.
InsurTech Futures: Eight UK insurtech start-ups to watch
Earlier this month Oxbow Partners produced an interesting infographic on where Insurtech startups are concentrating their energies.
Crash course
ERS CEO Ian Parker considers the state of the motor market.