All Agenda articles – Page 11
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AgendaIs broker consolidation bad for innovation?
Commercial lines brokers continue to consolidate, with the tie-up between Stackhouse Poland and Gallagher expected to be completed at the end of Q1. But as brokers seek ever-increasing scale, do we risk losing the value of independent advice?
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AgendaCyber reputation threat is top 2019 risk
Cyber threat and its link to loss of reputation is the top risk for SMEs in 2019, according to the Allianz Risk Barometer, and the second biggest concern for mid-sized firms, next to business interruption (BI). The two risks are linked, with cyber incidents the most feared BI trigger for ...
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AgendaLet clients decide over unrated insurers, brokers told
Brokers could find themselves on the hook for professional negligence claims if they do not make their clients aware that the option to use cheaper unrated carriers is available
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AgendaBrexit effect begins to bite UK businesses
Political and economic uncertainty are taking their toll as growth and confidence dips and insolvencies reach a four-year high amid calls from small business leaders to better protect supply chains
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AgendaWTW Networks committed to evolving with its members
In its landmark 20th year the Willis Towers Watson Networks leadership team spoke to Insurance Times about how the network is changing to remain relevant to broker members and their needs
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AgendaBroker Network partner completes Southampton-based acquisition
The group plans to take on and expand the Southampton office
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AgendaBrightside restructuring sees insurance MD David Sweeney leave
Brightside is now looking for a new chief operating officer to lead its digital strategy
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AgendaJason Stockwood takes new role in Simply Business management shake-up
The business is looking to expand into the US
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AgendaInsurance shifting behaviour of broker clients around cyber risk - Cyber Insight Panel
The requirements of cyber policies were said to be pushing business customers into new risk management measures
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AgendaWhat is the role of the broker in the construction sector?
Three industry experts consider why businesses in the building industry will continue to benefit from professional advice on insurance
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AgendaConstruction insurance market bottoms out
Rates online remain soft even as some capacity providers leave the market, but underwriters are becoming more selective
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AgendaAllianz Q3 results reveal soaring profit as LV= broker transfers continue
Allianz has begun taking on LV= commercial lines business in a process that will take another 10 months to complete
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AgendaQuindell founder Terry guns for £1bn flotation with claims and tech disruptor
Rob Terry says his high-growth focused business is on the up
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AgendaGRP-owned County completes third acquisition of 2018
The acquisition extends County’s Welsh presence
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AgendaErskine Murray completes rebrand of Cheshire-based broker
Erskine Murray had acquired the broker last year
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AgendaAgeas-backed insurance brands score high for consumer satisfaction
Ageas-managed insurance brands make up half of the top 10 home insurers, according to the latest data from Consumer Intelligence. Age UK, Castle Cover, John Lewis and M&S are just some big name brands backed by Ageas that have proved popular with consumers. Insurance Times can exclusively unveil the ...
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AgendaA new frontier looms for parametric insurance as take-up widens
Recent deals in construction, agriculture and real estate are moving parametric mainstream, with even reputational risks being examined for cover
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AgendaHow can brokers win and retain motor business in the aggregator age?
A panel of specialists give their views on whether brokers still have the edge in a tough market
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AgendaCustomer feedback stands out for innovative Medallia
Sophie Chesters, vice-president marketing, EMEA, at Medallia talks with Insurance Times about the firms recent win at the Insurance Times Technology & Innovation Awards and what is to come in the future
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AgendaReinsurer disappointed as UK motor rates fall after Ogden
Hannover Re says it expected higher rate increases and has reduced motor business as a result
