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The Mike Edgeley Column

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

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

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

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  • Briefing: Is now the right opportunity to address underinsurance?

  • Briefing: Soft market should steer commercial brokers towards growth and efficiency focused road maps

  • Briefing: ‘Tis the season to be jolly?

  • Briefing: Are you being served?

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