Briefing

Jon Guy

Analysis

Briefing: Adjuster’s plea may leave marine sector all at sea

2026-05-14T08:00:00+01:00By

The marine hull market has so far relied on rules originally introduced in the 1890s, but portions of these are probably due a refresh

toolkit

News Analysis

Opinion: Could captive appetite uptick present opportunity for brokers?

2026-05-13T06:00:00+01:00By

Although ‘the captive piece can be perceived as a dark art’ by some brokers, increasing interest in these models from the risk management community means opportunities abound for intermediaries willing to get stuck in

Mike Dalby column image

News Analysis

Briefing: The industry needs to stop treating cyber insurance as optional

2026-05-07T08:00:00+01:00By

Mike Dalby, chief executive at Howden’s consumer and local commercial division, makes the case that we must all be more serious about selling cyber

cyber, evolve

News Analysis

Briefing: Cyber debate must be top of conference agenda as regulation looms

2026-04-30T08:00:00+01:00By

Government has made it clear that it sees the insurance industry as central to its cyber resilience plans, so the insurance industry must respond

AI, workflows

News Analysis

Briefing: Insurers need to remember the value of a human touch in claims

2026-04-29T08:00:00+01:00By

While AI is becoming more valuable to insurance firms, customers feel it is essential that the human touch remains in claims

balancing act

News Analysis

Briefing: Placement is becoming a balancing act for brokers

2026-04-23T08:00:00+01:00By

Broker and insurer relationships are now underpinned by so much more than familiarity and a firm handshake – transparency and data around insurer performance is pivotal in supporting brokers to meet client expectations

Toby Clegg

News Analysis

Briefing: A Cockney’s guide to nicking business

2026-04-22T08:00:00+01:00By

There are very few ‘new’ risks in the broking market, meaning that acquiring risks from other firms is part and parcel of participating in UKGI – here are 11 fundamental rules underpinning brokers’ businesses today

Adam Harper, CII

News Analysis

Briefing: Do not sleepwalk into the knowledge transfer risk

2026-04-16T08:00:00+01:00By

The experienced capability that underpins industry decision‑making is potentially leaving faster than it can be replaced, creating a ticking talent time bomb

James York, Cropped

News Analysis

Briefing: Why insurance should go all in on human connection

2026-04-15T08:00:00+01:00By

High street branches need a coffee shop culture makeover to successfully foster client connections in a digital age

Mike Edgeley 2 hi-res

News Analysis

Briefing: Why brokers in 2026 should be judged on quality – not just price

2026-04-09T08:00:00+01:00By

The world’s rising risk register should bring brokers to the fore, but passively focusing on simple renewals is no longer acceptable

Different sized piggy banks

News Analysis

Opinion: Is there an optimal size for a retail insurance broker?

2026-04-08T08:00:00+01:00By

Acquisitional growth has forever changed UKGI’s broking landscape, however market feedback indicates that there is a fine line between consolidation creating both customer and colleague benefits, or actually working against the industry’s best interests

social media addiction

News Analysis

Briefing: Social media harm is becoming a casualty accumulation risk

2026-04-02T08:00:00+01:00By

That this entirely modern issue is now showing up in courts means that insurers cannot rely on historical loss experience to capture the size and scope of the associated risk

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