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Is portal-only trading progress or a problem for MGAs and brokers?
As MGA portals become central to broker trading, a chief executive warns that there is a ‘danger’ in brokers shoehorning risks that require underwriter collaboration
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Brokers predict that digital distribution will overtake in-person methods – Open GI
‘Brokers [that] can offer slick, self-serve quoting with expert support on demand will lead the way,’ says chief executive
Chasing the update on ‘hit and miss’ claims tracking tools
Findings from this year’s Insurance Times MGA market report have exposed claims tracking tools as an area brokers want to be held under the microscope – but what should a successful claims tracking service look like for brokers and MGAs?
Briefing: The true cost of cyber attack losses – and why cyber cover should not be a hard sell
Howden’s Rebooting growth report paints a frightening picture of cyber related losses, with poor product penetration still a concern for this line of business
Briefing: Rising AI uptake drives demand for sector-wide skills update
The government and independent bodies concur that AI technology should unlock a wealth of opportunity for the financial services sector – but only if market firms can satisfy skills gaps with tailored training
Briefing: Attracting talent in the UK insurance industry – Progress, challenges and opportunities
A perception problem is the biggest stumbling block UK general insurance encounters when attempting to attract forward thinking talent – but how is the industry addressing such a challenge and where can it double down on positive performances to showcase UKGI as a career destination?
Briefing: What an unexpected pet insurance claim can reveal about Consumer Duty in practice
Is UKGI too focused on being a stickler for Consumer Duty rules, without properly considering the ethos and spirit of this outcomes centred regulation? Claims processes could be the rub here…
Briefing: Why is Zurich so keen on acquiring Beazley – and will Beazley bite?
Zurich believes the suggested deal will create a global leader in specialty insurance, but Beazley is urging its shareholders ’to take no action’ after the latest takeover proposal was submitted to the insurer
Caroline Wagstaff: Forging the LMG into a ‘one trick pony’ for attracting diverse early career talent
Chief executive shares how she is leading the ‘small, scrappy trade association’ to transform its ‘unfocused’ approach to mitigating London-centric talent challenges into a targeted tool set that ‘concentrates on one problem statement’
Ryan Gill: Steering Bspoke ‘delicately’ through a broker service transformation
With long-term investments coming to fruition, the MGA group’s recently appointed chief executive sets out how broker service improvements will promise a return to a five star rating and drive growth in 2026
Drazen Jaksic: The ‘disruptor’ focusing on ‘continuous improvement and acceleration’ at Zurich UK
Insurer chief executive looks to level up firm’s strategic plans after a year in post, while committing to deliver ‘world class service’ to broker partners
Is portal-only trading progress or a problem for MGAs and brokers?
As MGA portals become central to broker trading, a chief executive warns that there is a ‘danger’ in brokers shoehorning risks that require underwriter collaboration
TechTalk: Insurance sector an ‘active partner’ in the nuclear renaissance
Briefing: The Leadenhall Project – Do not let anyone say ‘AI told you so’
What lies ahead for UK insurance in 2026?
Chasing the update on ‘hit and miss’ claims tracking tools
Briefing: The fast and slow market of driving innovation
Is portal-only trading progress or a problem for MGAs and brokers?
Briefing: Rising AI uptake drives demand for sector-wide skills update
TechTalk: Insurance sector an ‘active partner’ in the nuclear renaissance
Are pet insurance claims keeping pace with customer expectations?
In Focus: How insurers use data to support broker schemes – and what happens when it’s limited?
Briefing: What an unexpected pet insurance claim can reveal about Consumer Duty in practice
In Focus: Could cyber-centric broker schemes boost commercial cyber insurance penetration?
Briefing: Why is Zurich so keen on acquiring Beazley – and will Beazley bite?
Fresh faces, fresh thinking: Counter fraud leaders call for recruitment overhaul
Caroline Wagstaff: Forging the LMG into a ‘one trick pony’ for attracting diverse early career talent
Biba Manifesto 2026: Trade body seeks new Financial Services Bill
Briefing: The Leadenhall Project – Do not let anyone say ‘AI told you so’
Schemes brokers enjoy commission growth after strong year for large schemes
Briefing: Mind the toes on which you tread as trust is the real currency of UKGI
FOS complaint levels climbing despite Consumer Duty reforms
Major shake-up of employment law raises challenges for UK businesses
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