Broker Analysis – Page 2
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News Analysis
Briefing: 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 Analysis
In 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 Analysis
What 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 Analysis
In 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 Interview
Clarissa 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 Analysis
Briefing: 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 Analysis
Will 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 Analysis
In 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 Analysis
Briefing: 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 Analysis
What’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 Analysis
The 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 Analysis
Briefing: Is the FCA getting its own house in order?
The regulator’s newly released service metrics demonstrate its commitment to becoming more assertive
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News Analysis
UK insurtech sector ‘remains in most optimal place’ – Gallagher Re
An ’overcorrection’ in the insurtech sector has laid the foundation for a 2024 ’uptick’, says global head of insurtech
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News Analysis
Commercial lines digitalisation must accelerate to avoid risks – IS2
E-commerce companies in the SME space could begin to cut out brokers from the sector, warns commercial director
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IT Interview
Mike Latham: Talent gap threatens service quality
’The insurance industry has to raise awareness and increase the knowledge of what insurance is all about,’ says chief executive
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News Analysis
The Big Question Jan/Feb 2024: How can property insurance solutions be developed to encourage green methods of construction?
Five insurance industry experts discuss the likes of timber risk appetite, building regulations and modular construction methods
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News Analysis
In Focus: Bumps in the road ahead for environmentally-friendly motor policies
There is a ’big challenge’ when attempting to offer ’decent prices’ on environmentally-friendly motor policies, says chief executive
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News Analysis
Briefing: Who are the valuable organisations in our industry?
The benefits of the industry’s trade bodies are all too great to take for granted, says Stuart Reid
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News Analysis
In Focus: How can the industry integrate environmental policies for sustainable development?
Insurance Times asks industry experts how the sector can effectively balance the implementation of environmental policies with profitability.