Nic Paton
Online onlyAnalysis: Creativity is needed to attract youngsters
The insurance sector needs to dispense with its safe but dull image if it hopes to recruit the brightest and best of the next generation of workers
In BusinessAdd some retail magic to beat the gloom
Many retailers have grown in the recession despite tough times. Brokers can learn by example and help their own businesses pull in more customers
In BusinessBest of Brokers: The personal touch
SME clients chasing the cheapest insurance are attracted by direct and internet deals, but many still value brokers who can save them time, secure the right products and smooth the claims process. A brokered deal can even be cheaper
In BusinessZoom in now on the best job candidates
Rising fees and cuts in courses are dashing young people’s dreams of university. For insurance companies, however, it is an opportunity to grab real talent
SupplementsUnited front
Brokers and loss adjusters have buried their differences in recent years. These former adversaries can also become a business-winning double act
SupplementsDoes it all add up for SMEs?
Insurance premiums have been an obvious place for smaller businesses to make cutbacks during the downturn, so the pressure is on to safeguard that line of business by giving firms added value
