Broker Analysis

Brokers reducing panel sizes as an ‘unintended consequence’ of regulatory burden

9 June 2025By Yiannis Kotoulas

’The FCA like healthy competition because it works in the interests of consumers, but if regulation is driving the opposite, then it’s time to look at it,’ says regulation director

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Blueprint Two benefits will take ‘quite some time’ to impact London market as project is ‘too big’

5 June 2025By Katie Scott

London market broker leader is ‘worried’ about when the digital transformation programme will deliver, noting that it should have been ‘split down into very specific areas’ from the start, rather than following a ‘big bang approach’

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Briefing: Is now the right opportunity to address underinsurance?

5 June 2025By Mike Edgeley

Brokers must make time to advise, influence and protect clients from underinsurance as softening market creates ideal moment in time to take advantage of competitive pricing

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HNW homes at risk from underinsured wardrobes

4 June 2025By Harry McNeil

’Revaluation should take place every one to two years, or upon major fashion market shifts,’ says head of private clients

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BMS Group eyes UK retail growth following DR&P acquisition

27 May 2025By Harry McNeil and Chantal Kapani

‘The two businesses working alongside one another will create opportunities to enhance client outcomes, grow together and provide a remarkable environment for our people,’ says chief executive

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Briefing: Brokers must bolster commercial cyber cover takeup

22 May 2025By Kelly Ogley

Promoting simplicity, collaboration and storytelling is a strong strategy brokers could employ to support cyber cover penetration among UK businesses

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Mansion impossible: Temporary HNW housing shortage tests industry agility

19 May 2025By Harry McNeil

‘London boroughs, for example, are facing an emergency situation with soaring costs for temporary accommodation,’ says private clients account executive

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Broker profitability rises as growth slows

9 May 2025By Matt Scott

Insurance DataLab shares exclusive insights from its not yet published Broker Performance Report 2025, revealing the podium level firms that have obtained one of its coveted gold awards

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Briefing: US broker should welcome $2bn investment as it continues UK expansion

8 May 2025By James Cowen

Exiting Esure owner is reportedly interested in buying another insurance firm – and is weighing up a huge investment opportunity

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In Focus: What do Trump’s tariffs mean for UK insurance claims?

7 May 2025By James Cowen

’We believe that the introduction of tariffs will increase the cost of claims,’ says head of insurance

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Acorn Group’s Mike Lloyd: Carrying the torch of ‘the best kept secret in the industry’

6 May 2025By Katie Scott

Chief executive explains how he is driving ‘a unique situation’ forward to ‘serve the underserved in the non-standard motor and home markets’

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Graeme Trudgill: What brokers can expect from ‘sold out’ Biba Conference 2025

2 May 2025By James Cowen

’What we get lots of members saying to us is that they get to do what would take months to do outside of the Biba Conference [environment done] in two days,’ says chief executive

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