Briefing
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News AnalysisBriefing: Striking at the heart of ghost broking by targeting illicit finance
The City of London Police’s Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department head, Nik Jethwa, explains how the unit is striving to make ghost broking an unprofitable business model
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News AnalysisBriefing: As Aviva completes DLG takeover, is more personal lines market consolidation on the cards?
The personal lines market is hotting up, with big players looking at acquisitions in this area
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News AnalysisBriefing: Is the AI hype cycle now approaching its ‘slope of enlightenment’?
A focus on the practical upside of AI technology from UK insurance firms seems to indicate that the level of maturity around the technology has increased
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News AnalysisBriefing: Data without direction is just noise
Data collection must be driven by a purpose, to solve a set problem – otherwise, unintended consequences could cause issues for insurers
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News AnalysisBriefing: Underinsurance and the holes in our customers' safety net
Brokers and insurers must take note of the times and keep clients informed about the dangers of not being fully covered
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News AnalysisBriefing: What does Applied Epic’s UK exit mean for competition?
Applied Systems announced last week that it would withdraw Epic from the UK after conducting a strategic review
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News AnalysisBriefing: Why social mobility matters
Unofficial networks and nepotism are still rife in UK general insurance, however the sector is missing a trick by not embracing raw potential in those who are hungry, inquisitive and have a willingness to work
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News AnalysisOpinion: ‘Audacious’ self-confidence is vital to progress D&I agendas
Female delegates at Biba’s 2025 conference united like never before at the trade body’s inaugural diversity and inclusion breakfast
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News AnalysisBriefing: Is the FCA finally getting serious about reducing the compliance burden?
The regulator appears to be listening to broker feedback as it hosts unique webinar to address industry concerns – but will proposed changes actually be implemented and have the desired impact?
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News AnalysisBriefing: Is now the right opportunity to address underinsurance?
Brokers must make time to advise, influence and protect clients from underinsurance as softening market creates ideal moment in time to take advantage of competitive pricing
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News AnalysisBriefing: Maintaining competence is key in driving up standards of professionalism
The Chartered Insurance Institute’s executive director of strategy, advocacy and professional standards, Adam Harper, questions FCA proposals scrapping CPD requirements for insurance staff
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News AnalysisBriefing: ‘Climate breakdown’ puts pressure on insurers – but is timely, country-wide risk management achievable?
Popular naturalist tells Lloyd’s event that the UK is not feeling ‘enough pain’ to take suitable risk mitigation action against flooding
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News AnalysisBriefing: High profile attacks represent penetration opportunity for cyber market
The sector should ’never waste a good crisis’, says MGA distribution director
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News AnalysisBriefing: Brokers must bolster commercial cyber cover takeup
Promoting simplicity, collaboration and storytelling is a strong strategy brokers could employ to support cyber cover penetration among UK businesses
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News AnalysisBriefing: Sector-wide PR facelift could contribute to futureproofing skills and talent
The Chartered Insurance Institute’s executive director of strategy, advocacy and professional standards flags important ways the body is seeking to change the narrative on talent challenges
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News AnalysisBriefing: Current risk climate must not push global warming down insurers’ risk agenda
The UK government cannot always put its money where its mouth is, so politicians may lean on the insurance sector to support mitigating more extreme UK weather, dangling the carrot of lower cost claims
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News AnalysisOpinion: FCA flexing trigger finger around section 166 driven enforcement
Consultancy’s freedom of information request reveals direct cost impact of section 166 reporting, providing further impetus for firms to get a handle on regulatory admin
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News AnalysisBriefing: US broker should welcome $2bn investment as it continues UK expansion
Exiting Esure owner is reportedly interested in buying another insurance firm – and is weighing up a huge investment opportunity
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News AnalysisBriefing: Easing regulatory burden is no small feat as pressure mounts
Biba has ringfenced the direct and indirect cost of regulation – but how the moving parts of government, industry and regulators align to digest and deal with such information is still up for grabs
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News AnalysisBriefing: Is embedded cover the answer to SME underinsurance?
Insurance firms partnering with vertical SaaS providers to provide easy to access, tailored cover can both futureproof themselves and address a perennial problem
