All Opinion articles
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News AnalysisBriefing: Consolidation shrinks UK broker volume – but paves way for new talent and insurtech entries
The number of retail brokers regulated by the FCA has reduced by 46% between 2006 and 2024 – this is leading to new trends and acquisition focuses across UKGI in 2025. However, more M&A is definitely on the cards…
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News AnalysisBriefing: Sector must showcase ‘collaboration, certainty and creativity’ to bolster reputation
New Generation Programme report reveals approaches that have boosted or hampered the insurance industry in the past – the sector must make positive strides with these learnings if it is to grow trust with consumers
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News AnalysisBriefing: What is good – and challenging – across UKGI upon entering 2025?
Although recruitment, refinancing, M&A and compliance will keep UKGI brokers on their toes for 2025, the sector still has an awful lot to be grateful for
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News AnalysisBriefing: Let’s show, not tell, to attract vital new blood into UKGI sector
Tomorrow’s insurance industry is fully reliant on today’s professionals drawing in new talent and showcasing the opportunities on offer – the sector must dispel myths about boring insurance jobs
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News AnalysisBriefing: Has Lloyd’s really banned underwriters from insuring state-backed cyber attacks?
Attribution, degree of damage and the insured’s ability to bounce back are all challenges that cyber insurers must continue to wrestle with
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News AnalysisBriefing: Industry looks set to quickly answer Treasury’s call
It is unlikely that insurers and brokers will miss their chance to have their say, says Jon Guy
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News AnalysisOpinion: Insurance industry must pull in the same direction where reputation is concerned
Acting editor Yiannis Kotoulas discusses whether the insurance sector and it suppliers are supporting eachother as much as they could be
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News AnalysisBriefing: Brokers key to solving underinsurance problem
Brokers will need to take on a much greater advisory role to properly support their clients in tough times
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News AnalysisBriefing: FCA must accelerate its authorisation process for new brokers
While the regulator must complete careful audits of new firms, the time periods being reported must improve
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News AnalysisBriefing: Lloyd’s of London’s NHS plan flies in the face of rising exposure fears
You would be forgiven for thinking the last thing the industry would do is seek to increase its exposure to a future pandemic
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News AnalysisBriefing: Is mid-market consolidation coming to an end?
It is surely too soon to sound the death knell for broking M&A just yet, based on recent activity
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News AnalysisBriefing: New injury rules getting personal as lawyers respond to MoJ
Proposed changes would represent a ‘savings windfall’ for insurers, says association president
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News AnalysisBriefing: Cost of living crisis warrants consumer cover rethink
The extended warranty sector is seeing a ‘renaissance’ as costs rise sharply
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Sponsored ContentThe Great Resignation’s impact on financial institutions – Travelers
Walid Youssef, head of financial institutions at Travelers Europe, discusses how clients can protect against struggling to attract and retain talent
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People & OpinionOpinion: Broking leaders must consider succession snags
Howard Lickens, executive chairman of broking business The Clear Group explains the potential pain points for internal succession solutions and what today’s leaders need to consider ahead of their exit
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FeaturesBriefing: Covid, capacity and poor insurer service continues to pose problems for brokers
Recent research compiled by Insurance Times and Close Brothers Premium Finance reveals what major challenges brokers are watching right now
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FeaturesBriefing: We are all now worried about the FCA
Brokers are losing faith in the FCA amid rising fees and levies against a backdrop of carrier failures
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FeaturesBriefing: Pandemic impact on financial results is not over yet
Insurers’ 2020 full-year financial results show an economic landscape strewn with losses and colossal Covid claims costs. This will undoubtedly carry over into 2021 in some capacity, wrecking further trouble on balance sheets
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FeaturesOpinion: Root causes need to be wormed out if levy growth is to be stunted
Editor Katie Scott discusses brokers’ financial tight spot - escalating FSCS levy costs partnered with pandemic and Brexit uncertainty leaves many businesses between a rock and a hard place
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FeaturesBriefing: Goldman Sachs gives Aston Lark big firepower
Bank backing is unusual in the broker market, as private equity remains the dominant source of capital
