Katie Scott
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Latest NewsBroker CEO Forum 2023: ‘Differentiated’ broking M&A market puts greater emphasis on pre-deal prep
Consultant panellists agreed that commercial and specialty businesses currently form the basis of the UK’s broking M&A action
Latest NewsBroker CEO Forum 2023: Post M&A earnouts will form ‘great test’ for brokers in 2024
’Many buyers didn’t put caps on their earnouts,’ says consultant
Latest NewsBroker CEO Forum 2023: Broking mid-market ‘regeneration’ provides ‘opportunity’
Filling the UK’s ‘gap’ of ‘traditional £20m, £30m ebitda brokers’ following post-pandemic M&A boom is a ‘positive system’, according to Broker CEO Forum speakers
Latest NewsBroker CEO Forum: Generative AI to become ‘really interesting’ tool for brokers selling data poor lines
After picking the ‘low hanging fruit’ around machine learning, brokers ‘need to be thinking about’ how generative artificial intelligence can help bolster their ‘insight’ and ‘expertise’
News AnalysisInsurance Times Insurtech 50 Report launches
Editor Katie Scott introduces Insurance Times’ new research report, in association with Oxbow Partners
IT InterviewRachel Longbottom: Industry must ‘get better at spotting potential’ differently to retain diverse talent
Head of service performance and innovation says the insurance sector must be ‘more vocal’ about its diversity projects, however the nuances of hybrid working still need to ‘iron themselves out’
IT InterviewMike Edgeley: The Clear Group aims to create ‘more efficient and structured’ business over 18 months
The broker intends to keep its ‘very people orientated’ DNA, but will continue work on ‘rationalising our IT’ and delivering ‘growth ambitions’, says group chief executive
Latest NewsInsurers’ service for brokers is still key challenge – Bravo Networks
Managing director believes ‘a perfect storm’ of factors has impacted insurers’ service for their broker partners – however, the situation is ‘getting into a better place’
IT InterviewScott Bennett: Broker network growing despite challenge of M&A activity
Managing director says The Ardonagh Group-owned network business has to ‘pedal hard to stand still’ in terms of maintaining member numbers amid broker consolidation landscape
News AnalysisOpinion: HNW clients provide unexpected fraudster pool
Editor Katie Scott discusses how the ongoing cost of living crisis is seeing high net worth individuals resort to insurance fraud – an issue that has been previously ‘masked’ according to fraud experts
Latest NewsMGAs are ‘jam in the sandwich’ between company and London markets – Geo Underwriting
Chief executive emphasises that MGAs must deliver on service and specialist propositions if they are to succeed and ‘meet the demands and needs of brokers’
IT InterviewMike Edgeley: The Clear Group has ‘very healthy’ M&A pipeline that is ‘sticking to knitting’ in UK market
However, the intermediary’s group chief executive reveals he ‘will be keeping a weather eye’ on M&A opportunities around MGAs and Ireland-based businesses too
IT InterviewPhil Bayles: Ardonagh Advisory to use ‘regular drumbeat’ of M&A to add ‘more strings to our bow’
Chief commercial officer reveals that the intermediary organisation is aiming to complete 12 acquisitions in 2023, with plenty of transactions closing in Q1 and Q2
Latest NewsRussell White: ‘Crucial year’ ahead after ‘tough’ reinsurance renewals
Peach Pi’s commercial distribution and trading director said 2023 has seen ’really tough reinsurance renewals for everybody’
IT InterviewJason Richards: Industry ‘can do much more’ to drive diversity and inclusion
Swiss Re’s chief executive for UK and Ireland highlights his 2022 achievements and 2023 plans
Latest News‘Culture, purpose, development and belonging’ are ‘crucial’ for industry-wide talent attraction
Insurance organisations must ‘give a really clear sense of purpose’ if they wish to attract and retain staff, says expert panel
News AnalysisOpinion: Insurer service ‘disconnect’ for brokers still impacted by post-pandemic work models
Simplification, consistency and delivering on promises must become a priority if insurers are to improve service levels for brokers, writes editor Katie Scott
News AnalysisOpinion: M&A fuels record aggregate brokerage growth
Last year’s private equity investments and broker consolidation caused hikes in aggregate brokerage across this year’s top 50 brokers – but will this be repeated in 2023?
News AnalysisBriefing: Interpreting ‘beast’ of regulation is ‘battle’ due to unclear FCA communications
Insurers understand that regulatory compliance can be ‘painful and time consuming’ for brokers, but they believe that greater collaboration can reduce the admin burden
News AnalysisBriefing: HNW insurers must work with brokers better to tackle ‘nightmare’ Range Rover cover conundrum
Following increased Range Rover thefts, HNW insurers have put the brakes on their risk appetite for policies covering these cars