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Claims experts urge brokers to be more transparent and interactive with clients
A panel of claims experts at the Managing General Agents’ Association conference 2022 has called on brokers to be more transparent and interactive with clients.
Insurtech and ESG suggested to be FCA’s next regulatory focus
Compliance experts at the Managing General Agents' Association conference, on 29 June, have suggested insurtech and ESG as the next areas for regulatory focus by the Financial Conduct Authority.
David Howden calls for better self-regulation across insurance
CEO of Howden Group, David Howden, has insisted MGAs, underwriters and brokers must work harder on self-regulation and call out bad behaviour when they see it.
Blog: Stonegate v MS Amlin and others - battle lines drawn in a £1bn dispute
Reed Smith’s Peter Hardy and Catherine Lewis consider the impact of Stonegate’s £1bn court claim.
Amanda Blanc says she feels “responsible” for addressing industry sexism
Aviva CEO, Amanda Blanc, has spoken on Women’s Hour this week to say she felt compelled to address sexist incidents as one of only nine female FTSE 100 CEOs.
30 minutes with: Axa’s Alan Scott
Alan Scott, director of retail intermediaries, discusses how it has been a challenging yet exciting start to the year with new pricing and regulation rules and says it’s a time for brokers to stand out and differentiate themselves.
Blog: Should we regulate the software houses?
Andy Fairchild, former leader of Broker Network and Applied Systems Europe, considers whether there is enough oversight of the tech providers to the insurance industry.
Amicus hits £22m in GWP and sets sights on M&A
Amicus CEO, Adam Scott, has told Insurance Age that the broker is looking to do deals as it aims to become the largest construction waste broker in the UK, following last year's MBO which was supported by Shawbrook Bank.
Jensten expects to reach £500m GWP goal by the end of the year
Jensten Group is set to beat the deadline it set itself to reach £500m GWP according to retail managing director, Robert Organ.
Blog: Don’t under-rate rated
As economic pressure mounts on customers, brokers must beware the temptation to seek out unrated capacity Arc Legal Group's Tim Mullin argues.
Opinion: Growing together, serving together
Mike Keating reflects on how brokers can get the best from their relationships with MGAs.
Burns and Wilcox eyes £60m-£65m in GWP
The MGA and underwriting business has experienced “significant growth” since it was created in 2019 and is open to M&A as a tool for growth according to CEO, Stuart Kilpatrick.
Profile: Adam Winslow - Winslow’s world
Adam Winslow has been UK and Ireland CEO for Aviva since May last year. He speaks to Siân Barton about his career, the insurer’s plans and shares his view on current market conditions.
Opinion: D&I – how a difference can be made
Ardonagh Advisory lead Rob Worrell shares his view on how the biggest demographic in broking – middle-aged white men – can support the diversity & inclusion agenda.
Blog: Chubb Masterpiece – The class of 1996
As the HNW space undergoes change with Aviva moving further into the market, HNW expert John Sims has reflected on the talented team he worked with at Chubb’s Masterpiece brand through 1996 to 2007 and asked, ‘where are they now?’
Blog: Real estate brokers tap into claims data in response to hard market
Victoria Jewell, of McLarens, explores the impact of brokers on the billion-pound real estate market.
Blog: Nine ways to reduce risk in tech firm contracts
Technology firms thrive in fast-paced environments. But more time spent on customer contract T&Cs would be time well spent, says Travelers Europe’s Toby Harris
Editor letter - May 2022: Climate consideration
Why aren’t more brokers thinking about Net Zero?
30 minutes with: Ardonagh's Rob Worrell
Rob Worrell joined Ardonagh Advisory – which includes Towergate, Ethos Broking and the networks business – in 2017. Insurance Age caught up with him to find out what has changed for the £4bn GWP broker
Amanda Blanc reveals sexism got worse as she took more senior roles
The Aviva CEO responded to a story which showed that Aviva chairman, George Culmer, chided shareholders for inappropriate comments about Blanc and female board members at a recent AGM.
Biba’s White attacks FSCS funding model
Biba CEO Steve White has insisted that brokers “must not be left paying over the odds for the failures of others”.
Opinion: How to choose the right technology
The benefits and types of technology available to brokers are well known but how to choose the right fit? Ignite’s Toby MacLachlan shares his expertise
Blog: Is the industry focusing enough on customer needs?
Nic Brown, of Markel, argues that meeting the needs of customers may have slipped as a priority for the industry during the current hardening market and rising premium inflation.
Regulation round-up: An end to form over substance?
Biba’s David Sparkes considers recent developments at the Financial Conduct Authority