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The Big Question: What do the FCA’s proposal U-turns mean for UKGI?

2025-04-29T06:00:00+01:00By

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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Brokers reveal wish lists for insurer relationships

2025-04-25T07:00:00+01:00By

Regional presence, tech innovation and physical branches matter less to brokers, according to exclusive Insurance Times research

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Briefing: Is Lloyd’s ‘undervalued’ as an investment opportunity?

2025-04-24T07:00:00+01:00By

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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Briefing: Out with the old and in with the new

2025-04-23T08:00:00+01:00By

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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The rise of the product led broker

2025-04-22T06:00:00+01:00By

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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Briefing: Biba Conference 2025 facilitates sector futureproofing with tailored events

2025-04-17T07:00:00+01:00By

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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What are brokers most concerned about in 2025?

2025-04-14T06:00:00+01:00By

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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Nearly half of brokers consider the regulatory environment in the UK insurance market ‘too restrictive’

2025-04-09T07:00:00+01:00By

Smaller firms without dedicated compliance teams find current regulations the most burdensome, according to exclusive Insurance Times research

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Briefing: Young brokers deserve more than a desk and a diary – give them the Biba experience

2025-04-03T11:00:00+01:00By

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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Briefing: Biba’s conference agenda lands – answers will be sought in sessions

2025-04-02T06:00:00+01:00By

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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Beyond borders: Why UK brokers are expanding into Europe

2025-03-28T08:00:00+00:00By

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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Broker schemes data shows overarching commission growth stutter

2025-03-27T08:00:00+00:00By

‘The latest set of data presents a mixed bag,’ says SchemeServe chief executive

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