Brexit
Editor’s letter: June 2016
“There were those who believed a Brexit would be very bad news for the industry and those who felt that actually the market had succeeded before the EU and would continue to do so outside of it”
In or out? Time to decide over EU vote
With the referendum over the UK’s future in the EU looming, Insurance Age gauges how the European insurance community views the vote
Alec Finch: Open to persuasion on the EU referendum
WBN members shared their views on Brexit – here Finch gives his opinion.
Lloyd’s chairman savages irresponsible Brexit benefits claims
John Nelson criticises politicians and says there would not be a “regulatory nirvana” for insurance.
#BibaFever 2016 - Brexit or Bremain
Did the debate on the upcoming EU referendum sway any delegates at Biba 2016?
Brokers split on Brexit impact
BLM research shows only half of brokers know what impact the Enterprise Bill will have on late claims payments.
Market split over Brexit referendum
Brokers take their sides although some complain of lack of information with EU vote looming
Leaving the EU gives industry opportunities, says broker boss
Alexander Miller managing director Melanie Hampton states UK insurance industry should stand on its own two feet.
Two high profile brokers back Vote Leave campaign
JLT's Dominic Burke and Alexander Miller's Melanie Hampton among senior financial services figures campaigning for a Brexit.
Broking break: Risky Business
Our cartoon ponders the great Brexit debate
Ex-broker MP backs Brexit
Craig Tracey urges people to consider the options and make their own decision ahead of the EU Referendum.
Research says Brexit would “damage” insurance
Study claims that two thirds in the insurance market think exiting the EU would be bad for business.
Brexit: In or out?
What impact would Brexit have on brokers and the wider insurance industry? Tony Cornell considers the issues on whether to remain or leave
Hastings to keep focus on motor and telematics
CFO Hoskins says Brexit and possible IPT hike would not impact the firm.
Brokers and insurers split over Brexit
The 23 June referendum will leave one-half of the insurance industry unhappy.
Aviva CEO: Underlying profit trend up despite fall for UKGI
Mark Wilson says all the metrics pointing in the right direction for the group "after three years of fixing the business".
Brokers battle over Brexit
Biba and most insurers back remaining in the EU, but would leaving benefit smaller brokers?
Editor's letter - March 2016
“There will be plenty of twists and turns in the run-up to the vote on 23 June”
Biba chairman Lord Hunt: Majority of brokers want to stay in EU
The peer says a vote to leave would be "jumping into the abyss".
QBE Europe CEO notes increasing broker demands on commission
Richard Pryce also cites "toughest market conditions".
ABI's Huw Evans says UK benefits from EU membership
Director general notes the UK sells £21bn more in insurance and long-term saving products to the EU than it sells to us.
Allianz CEO Jon Dye not worried by COR above 100%
Dye says Allianz group position is UK is better off in Europe.
Brexit will not create “regulatory nirvana”
Lloyd’s chief risk officer, Sean McGovern warns that leaving the EU could create “instability” and says an exit will not smooth regulation for insurance sector.