Broker Analysis
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News AnalysisThe Big Question: What do the FCA’s proposal U-turns mean for UKGI?
Following the FCA’s March 2025 decision to abandon its proposed name and shame strategy and shelve new diversity and inclusion requirements, industry voices share their perspectives and discuss the possible ramifications of these decisions on the UK general insurance sector
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News AnalysisBrokers reveal wish lists for insurer relationships
Regional presence, tech innovation and physical branches matter less to brokers, according to exclusive Insurance Times research
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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 AnalysisThe rise of the product led broker
Brokers are no longer just insurance distributors – they’re becoming product architects, reshaping policies to meet the real-world needs of clients. But what’s driving this shift and what does it mean for the future of broking?
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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 AnalysisWhat are brokers most concerned about in 2025?
Key issues on brokers’ minds this year include price rises and the political climate, according to exclusive research from Insurance Times
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News AnalysisNearly half of brokers consider the regulatory environment in the UK insurance market ‘too restrictive’
Smaller firms without dedicated compliance teams find current regulations the most burdensome, according to exclusive Insurance Times research
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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 AnalysisBeyond borders: Why UK brokers are expanding into Europe
If scale is not sought in Europe, then PE-backed brokers may find themselves being consolidated, further shrinking the UK’s broking mid-market – but what marketplaces are proving most attractive for acquisitional growth?
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News AnalysisBroker schemes data shows overarching commission growth stutter
‘The latest set of data presents a mixed bag,’ says SchemeServe chief executive
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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 AnalysisInsurance industry needs to hire ‘skills for the future’ instead of focusing on the past
’What were network engineers doing 10 years ago – plugging cables into the back of boxes? That’s not what they are doing now,’ says expert
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News AnalysisIs the industry doing enough to attract care leavers?
’It is important for children in care to see individuals with similar backgrounds achieving successful careers in the financial services industry,’ says sales operations consultant
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News AnalysisHow UK brokers are adapting to a tougher compliance landscape
The cost of regulation in the UK has never been higher, so how are brokers navigating a more arduous landscape?
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News AnalysisSolicitors secure premium benefits as professional indemnity market stabilises
Although the majority of legal professionals are now enjoying ‘favourable’ PI premiums, ‘smaller firms and firms doing property work still face challenges’ finding affordable cover
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News AnalysisMarket responds as FCA shelves ‘name and shame’ and D&I proposals
The updates were revealed in a letter sent to the Treasury Select Committee
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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
