Broker Analysis – Page 13
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News AnalysisOpinion: Premium affordability on insurer and broker minds
Editor Katie Scott highlights the importance of insurers and brokers being on the same page when needing to communication premium increases to end customers
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IT InterviewCarl Shuker: ‘Single Howden brand’ seeks to continue growth trajectory by being ‘client centric’
UK and Ireland chief executive believes ‘there is still a huge demand for advice’ from insurance ‘clients of all shapes and sizes’
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IT InterviewJane Kielty: Aon leverages expertise and scale to ‘join the dots’ for clients
’We’re creating new solutions where they didn’t exist before to help clients solve problems,’ says broker’s UK chief executive
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News AnalysisUK dubbed ‘Wall Street of insurance’ as international interest in acquisitions grows
’I would not be surprised if there [were] more internationals coming into the UK,’ says co-chief executive
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News AnalysisBriefing: Turning point for geopolitical risk in 2024?
With elections in 2024 set to introduce an additional dose of unpredictability into an already volatile environment, businesses need to prepare for and protect themselves against escalating political-related risks.
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News AnalysisInsurance M&A continues to rise – but has it reached its peak?
Broking M&A is focusing on the extremities of the UKGI marketplace, with smaller firms being eyed up and the ‘consolidation of the consolidators’ potentially on the cards too, says co-founder
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News AnalysisIn Focus: How MGAs stop brokers being left ‘high and dry’ as capacity fears continue
’If we can’t service the broker quick enough, we’d lose the sale, they lose the sale, conversion drops and ultimately it hurts all of us,’ says head of broker development
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News AnalysisBriefing: AI must be used intelligently to augment people-based insurance sector
It is imperative to embrace the opportunities AI can offer in terms of back office functionality, but insurance professionals shouldn’t fear for their jobs just yet
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News AnalysisIn Focus: Are MGAs replacing traditional insurers and how are they differentiating themselves to grow market share?
Insurance Times asks industry experts how MGAs are standing out to supersede insurers and increase their market share
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IT Interview‘Scalability and growth is a massive thing for us’ – GoShorty
’That was the first barrier that was broken down – the idea that software houses only wanted to deal with big blue-chip companies and well-established brokers,’ says founder and managing director
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News AnalysisWhat does the FCA’s actions on Gap mean for the future?
We’ve heard that the unofficial threshold for that payout rate may be set at 30%, with business lines falling under that level likely to draw increased scrutiny from the FCA, says co-founder
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News AnalysisIn Focus: How niche schemes are becoming more important to brokers’ growth strategies
Niche schemes have been talked up by experts after brokers were told to focus on size or speciality in the future
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IT InterviewClarissa Franks: ‘Growth is the mission’ for Lockton UK
The independent broker is focused on strong organic growth and gathering ‘superstar’ talent, says head of UK retail
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News AnalysisBriefing: Tempting the broker leaders of tomorrow
Setting up shop as a broker has its challenges – however, fortune favours the bold and there are plenty of reasons why tomorrow’s leaders should consider our sector
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News AnalysisWill insurers swipe right on covering dating apps’ unique risks?
Insurance brokers might hesitate to provide coverage for dating apps because understanding the ’unique risks associated with these apps’ often necessitates the ’expertise of a specialist technology broker,’ says head of tech, media and intellectual property
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News AnalysisIn Focus: How can brokers showcase their value to insurers via specialist schemes?
Insurance Times asks industry experts how brokers can leverage specialty and expertise to increase their value
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News AnalysisBriefing: Industry must show sexy side to win war for talent and ensure succession planning
If the UK insurance market is to retain its global standing and attract technology-minded staff, then industry-wide diversity strategies and a branding overhaul must be the focus for firms
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News AnalysisWhat’s going on with Gap insurance after FCA’s bombshell announcement?
’Gap was probably at the highest of everybody’s list in terms of a product that was ripe for being targeted and corrected,’ says chairman
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News AnalysisThe Big Question: How can brokers stay updated on cyber security threats and offer effective risk management support to commercial clients?
Regardless of their size, commercial clients are facing an increasing number of cyber threats - but how can brokers help mitigate this evolving threat? Insurance Times asks six professionals how brokers can lead in this market
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News AnalysisBriefing: Is the FCA getting its own house in order?
The regulator’s newly released service metrics demonstrate its commitment to becoming more assertive
