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Blog: Don’t get left behind, your digital future awaits
Technology has long since become an integral part of all our lives, but as the sophistication of the tech and the speed of development increases, so too does the complexity of managing the risks it creates. James Stretton, left, and Matt Clayton, senior…
Broker Week 2022: A fine balancing act
Faced with customers expecting easy, seamless digital access, but amid rising levels of cybercrime, brokers need to balance security with convenience. Valerie Hart looks at what brokers can do to ensure trust remains at the heart of their proposition.
Broker Week 2022: Meeting customer needs in a changing market
As inflation and the cost-of-living crisis bite, new and existing customers are more likely to shop around for more competitive deals but also face the risk of being uninsured or underinsured. Valerie Hart looks at how digital transformation is helping…
Broker Week 2022: Digitalising broker efficiency
One of the critical aims of digitalisation is to drive efficiency and productivity in the business, using connected technology to conduct and complete business seamlessly and effectively. So, what can brokers do to achieve this? Fiona Nicolson reports.
Video Q&A: Travelers Insurance on the opportunities afforded brokers by the UK technology sector
Travelers Insurance’s Stuart Hawkins talks to Insurance Age about the coverages and issues brokers need to be aware of to manage clients in the technology sector.
Broker Week 2022: The dos and don’ts of digitalisation
‘Customer first’ is an oft-repeated mantra when it comes to the digitalisation of insurance broking. But how do you achieve that goal? And where are brokers most likely to come unstuck? Fiona Nicolson investigates
Broker Week 2022: Evolving insurance business models
The industry’s business models are changing fast due to the relentless march of technology, new market routes, and modern distribution methods. But how can brokers keep ahead of the curve to keep current business models from becoming obsolete? Tim…
Blog: Lending through the cycle helps brokers to support their clients
Given the economic uncertainty, customers’ ability to preserve cash is likely to drive demand for insurance financing option argues Elliott Hayes, director of sales, commercial lines, Close Brother Premium Finance.
Blog: Inflation and underinsurance – the silent claim assassins
The spiralling cost of materials in the construction industry means devastating consequences for reinstatement claims, says Lee Goodwin of Oakleafe Claims Loss Assessors
UK Broker Awards 2022: Young Broker of the Year
George Abbott has gone from a telematics broker with no insurance experience to an integral member of a start-up that has grown to £10m of gross written premium since its 2015 formation
UK Broker Awards 2022: Digital Broker Award
On course to secure 100,000 live policyholders by the end of 2022, motor brokerage Yoga Insure, which only launched in late 2019, is already being touted by our judges as the next Direct Line
UK Broker Awards 2022: Commercial Lines Broker of the Year
This high-growth independent has withstood significant industry consolidation – and is determined to remain true to its Manchester roots. The past year has been good to this worker bee, with Vista achieving a record 40% for revenue growth and increasing…
UK Broker Awards 2022: Claims Team of the Year
The Clegg Gifford & Co claims team impressed the judges with a stellar year, not least for their passion and ingenuity when it came to reducing spend while keeping customer service at the top of the agenda
UK Broker Awards 2022: Broker Support Partner of the Year
Last year SchemeServe achieved its goal of becoming a complete end-to-end software provider for scheme brokers – a significant milestone in its more than 20-year history. An insurance platform “all about solving problems”, its offering includes product…
UK Broker Awards 2022: Broker Start-Up of the Year
A start-up for start-ups, Capsule expects to grow exponentially by 2025. Its innovative model made Capsule the clear winner for our judges. The company launched last year after identifying a compelling opportunity to provide insurance that keeps pace…
Blog: Partnership builds the resilience brokers need to navigate a challenging world
A recent Close Brothers Premium Finance survey highlighted a host of new issues brokers are facing that did not exist two years ago. To improve resilience in the face of these challenges Seán Kemple, managing director of premium finance, argues…
Survey: How can brokers grow business in challenging times?
A recent broker barometer survey conducted by Insurance Age, in association with Close Brothers Premium Finance, explored current sentiment around business growth for insurance brokers in today’s environment, exploring current challenges and the expected…
In Depth: Underinsurance - data, analytics and trading
Sam Barrett explores how new technology is helping to prevent underinsurance and boost trading
Blog: The rising threat of underinsurance
Chris Andrews of Aviva discusses how today’s challenges could be creating an increased risk of underinsurance
In Depth: Underinsurance and the value of risk management
Sam Barrett explores the threat of increasing underinsurance amid a cost of living crisis and asks how brokers can help their clients and ensure they are covered to the right level
Video Q&A: Steve Molloy, AX – Supply chain shortages and the impact on motor claims
Steve Molloy, director of commercial sales at AX UK talks to Insurance Age about recent global supply chain issues in the motor industry and its effects on claims servicing.
Advertorial: What’s on insurers’ minds for law firms?
While 2020/21 saw law firms juggling competing needs to serve clients, in 2022 there has been a clear movement towards firms placing renewed focus on their people. It’s now more important than ever for brokers to ensure that their clients are…
Video Q&A: Achieving quality in the marine space
CNA Hardy recently secured first place in the Insurance Age Marine Insurance Broker Satisfaction Survey. Neil Atkinson, marine underwriting manager at CNA Hardy tells us more.
Video Q&A: Kingsbridge Insurance Brokers managing director Gary Williamson
At the British Insurance Brokers' Association's conference in May, many heads were turned by the appearance of a hearse outside the venue in Manchester.