Briefing: ComparetheMarket shows how weak insurers are versus intermediaries

2020-11-25T12:53:00

ComparetheMarket’s abuse of power is remarkable. Distribution’s grip on insurers continues to grow. Can it be stopped?

The findings of the competition watchdog into ComparetheMarket are so remarkable because it shows how powerful the aggregator became over insurers.

The power of intermedaries versus insurers is a trend over the last decade. Can anything stop the relentless march of distribution’s power?

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