Broker Analysis – Page 25
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IT Interview
In Focus: Independent brokers have ‘a mindset for survival’ – Ethos Broking
Building resilience while navigating the Covid-19 pandemic lies in forging progressive growth supported by the foundations of culture, communications and care, says Ethos Broking’s managing director
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News
Opinion: Could Covid be hastening the end of brokers going into Lloyd’s to place business?
Technology was always going to be part of Lloyd’s of London’s future, but the pandemic has accelerated its adoption. Will brokers going into Lloyd’s physically become a thing of the past and how will the ‘Future at Lloyd’s’ look post-Covid?
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Features
Business interruption has left customers confused, anxious and angry - Brightside chief exec
Insurance industry ’hasn’t covered itself in glory’ over business interruption claims, says Brendan McCafferty
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IT Interview
Recruitment ‘not about hitting a number’, says Gallagher’s Michael Rea
The broker’s UK retail chief executive reveals his plans for growing Gallagher’s staff base
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News
Briefing: Claims service could come under the microscope after FCA’s pricing report
Commercial brokers told Insurance Times that a quality claims service is more important than competitive pricing, aligning with the FCA’s refreshed stance around fair value
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Top 50 Insurers 2020 digital edition
The definitive ranking of the UK’s Top 50 Insurers by Insurance Times is here. Who claimed the number one spot in UK general insurance? Was it you? Catch the preview here…
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IT Interview
‘Time is ripe’ for technology transformation says Kingfisher
The broker’s group director of transformation tells Insurance Times about its newest technology partnership and how the business plans to revamp back office functionality to support both staff and customers
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Features
Broker Scheme Focus: Should brokers take some responsibility for customers with unpaid Covid BI claims?
Insurance Times gets different perspectives on whether scheme brokers should share the blame when it comes to unsatisfied business interruption customers left with unpaid claims due to the coronavirus pandemic
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Features
Broker Scheme Focus: FCA test case result has ‘amplified’ impact on broker schemes
Insurance Times speaks to experts across the sector to find out how broker schemes will be affected by the recent test case verdict on the interpretation of business interruption policy wordings for Covid-19 claims
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News Analysis
‘Earth shattering’ - The FCA’s big plans to shake up premium finance
The proposed new rules could dramatically alter the income earned by insurance brokers
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IT Interview
Brokerbility buy is a ‘tremendous opportunity’ says Clear Group boss
Broker to target small, specialty firms as part of M&A expansion plan to support ‘gradually moving up the ladder’
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News Analysis
Test case judgment could be ‘the difference between life and death’ for Covid closed businesses
Brokers rejoice as High Court ruling provides clarity for customers’ business interruption claims caused by Covid-19 pandemic
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News Analysis
‘Keen to make acquisitions’ – Gallagher chiefs discuss M&A strategy
Gallagher has a strong balance sheet and a track record of buying UK brokers. Gallagher UK underwriting and broking boss, and M&A head Olly Homer, discuss acquisitions. The duo insist a strong cultural fit is paramount in making a deal.
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News
Top 50 Insurers 2019 digital edition
Find out who topped the list of the 50 biggest insurers in UKGI
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Want to make more money out of schemes? Index reveals most profitable lines
Public liability insurance offers highest renewal commission. Meanwhile, cyber is up and coming as a product bringing good profits to brokers, but more needs to be done to improve understanding
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News
David Ross unveils plans to double the size of Ardonagh ‘in 3 years’
Ross believes that the business can double in size over the next 3-5 years ‘without breaking a sweat’
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In depth: M&A is main driver of change in Top 50 Brokers
IMAS partner James Simpson looks at how takeovers during the past year have pushed big brokers up the rankings
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Features
eTrading Report findings: ‘Where next?’ with Polaris’ Simon Bloomfield
Insurance Times’ recent report on e-Trading made fascinating reading – and included several insights for insurers, brokers and software houses to consider. Simon Bloomfield, imarket product manager at Polaris reflects on the findings