Briefing
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News AnalysisBriefing: Is Lloyd’s ‘undervalued’ as an investment opportunity?
Research indicates that investment capital could be well homed within Lloyd’s and the London market – could syndicates snap up M&A spend?
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News AnalysisBriefing: Out with the old and in with the new
Brokers must be proactive when it comes to grasping and attracting new talent – especially as broking is such a people driven line of work
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News AnalysisBriefing: Biba Conference 2025 facilitates sector futureproofing with tailored events
The two-day event is famed for its thought provoking conference agenda and the massive opportunity for networking, however distinct events for women and the younger generation prove that trade association has its eye on the industry’s future
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News AnalysisBriefing: Does Ageas’ purchase of Esure make up for it losing out on DLG?
Ageas UK made two bids for DLG in 2024 – both were rejected
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News AnalysisBriefing: Ifed showcases suite of enforcement tools and partnerships in fight against fraud
City of London Police’s Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department has appointed a new detective chief inspector – he explains the unit’s activities in Q1 and how collaboration is already working to stamp out insurance fraud
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News AnalysisOpinion: Opportunistic fraud is thorn in sector’s side
Processes combating criminal insurance fraud are working well, according to industry experts, but opportunistic fraud is much more problematic due to its roots in genuine claims and policy applications
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News AnalysisBriefing: Young brokers deserve more than a desk and a diary – give them the Biba experience
Enabling early career staff to attend industry-wide conferences is not just a ‘nice to have’ option, but an essential part of their development journey into future leaders for our industry
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News AnalysisBriefing: Biba’s conference agenda lands – answers will be sought in sessions
The conference agenda of Biba’s flagship event in May will dive into topics that are at the heart of organisational success or failure – attending brokers will be listening hard to gain business benefits
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News AnalysisBriefing: Consolidation shrinks UK broker volume – but paves way for new talent and insurtech entries
The number of retail brokers regulated by the FCA has reduced by 46% between 2006 and 2024 – this is leading to new trends and acquisition focuses across UKGI in 2025. However, more M&A is definitely on the cards…
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News AnalysisBriefing: FCA right to put diverse talent attraction onus on employers
As an industry, the insurance sector must ditch quotas around diverse hiring and really think about inclusive business strategies – especially in light of the FCA’s decision not to mandate formal D&I requirements
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News AnalysisBriefing: London loses in more ways than one as Matcham departs
The International Underwriting Association confirmed this morning that incumbent chief executive is stepping down from his role
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News AnalysisBriefing: The UK’s unique opportunity to create a world-first ‘insurer of state’
Insurtech leader argues that risk management could become ’a proactive and strategic arm of government’ with the right model
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News AnalysisBriefing: What the Aviva and Direct Line mega-deal means for UKGI
Shareholders have approved Aviva’s £3.7bn takeover of DLG, and the deal looks set for completion in mid-2025, but what does the acquisition mean for the two businesses? And how will it impact the wider market?
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News AnalysisOpinion: Soft market set to showcase true service standards
Although soft market conditions may make it easier to place risks thanks to confident capacity, challenges remain around broker income and getting clients to trust such fluctuating premium price points
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News AnalysisBriefing: Soft market should steer commercial brokers towards growth and efficiency focused road maps
The insurance industry is often a weathervane for the UK economy – the government would be wise to listen to broker learnings from client conversations
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News AnalysisBriefing: Is neurodiversity being celebrated in insurance?
There is still a reluctance from employers to seek to understand the benefits a neurodiverse member of staff can bring to the table
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News AnalysisBriefing: Sector must showcase ‘collaboration, certainty and creativity’ to bolster reputation
New Generation Programme report reveals approaches that have boosted or hampered the insurance industry in the past – the sector must make positive strides with these learnings if it is to grow trust with consumers
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News AnalysisBriefing: Musk and other tech disruptors have their eyes on insurance
The insurance industry is unpopular but profitable, while also largely reliant on legacy technology
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News AnalysisBriefing: Continued flood risk brings possible property protection gap to the forefront
A new protection gap between insured and uninsured property losses, driven by flooding in the UK, means it is more important than ever for brokers to be proactive when supporting clients
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News AnalysisBriefing: Is underinsurance onus pushed onto policyholders to address?
Strategic planning director says it is policyholders’ ‘responsibility’ to ascertain building valuation information to avoid underinsurance, but is there an implication that brokers are not doing enough here?
