All Opinion articles – Page 13
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People & OpinionLeader: Motor’s study in irony
If motor consumers are suffering now, it’s because of insurers that previously indulged in suicidal pricing
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People & OpinionCarl Boulton: Think strategically over consolidation
Acquisition and greater efficiency may help profits, but who is looking at what and why?
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People & OpinionJohn Hurrell: Beware, strong currents can shock
The insurance industry may seem like a haven of stability, but buyers should not be lulled into a false sense of security
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FeaturesInterview: Barry Smith, Ageas UK
Hard work and a light touch sum up the Ageas chief, who has steered his company to lucrative deals and into new markets. Steely Smith is confident that his expanding company will retain shape and focus, and has his eye on being a top 10 insurer by the end of ...
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People & OpinionStuart Reid: Keep moving when the market is still
With a future turn in the market no longer a guarantee, the industry is in uncharted waters. You need to make it work for you
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People & OpinionInterview: Michael Warren
The power behind the throne at UK General Insurance Group says the company’s latest initiative looks set to be a success. He talks to Saxon East about the challenges he faces in his job and in long-distance running … but don’t mention the company’s eventual sale
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People & OpinionLeader: Feeling the burn yet?
With rising PI claims, more levies and falling premiums, brokers are under fire from all sides
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People & OpinionInterview: Mike Smith
The boss of Ink Underwriting is the Mr Big of the insurance world. Insurance Times talks to him about Ink’s plans for a new one-stop solution for brokers, and asks if there are any more acquisitions slated
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People & OpinionClive Nathan: Facebook? You ain’t seen nothing yet
Young people already see emails as rather quaint, and the boundaries of 9-5 are shifting. The industry must embrace a world of 24/7 interaction with clients
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Breaking NewsQBE scales back Evergreen as staff face axe
QBE in redundancy talks with four staff as it stops renewing proportion of business
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Online onlyBob's blog: Claim time is crunch time
If the key message you put to a client is price, they’ll move on next time for a better one. Go the extra mile, especially during a claim, and you’ll win their loyalty
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Breaking NewsIIB responds to Treasury consultation paper
Barbara Bradshaw comments on regulation, fees and PPI
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People & OpinionLeader: Waiting for the fall-out
The government's public spending cuts may be necessary, but the industry will feel it along with everyone else
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People & OpinionValues of the past, delivery of the future
Like it or not, the internet provides the most familiar way for people to buy insurance. We should not be afraid to make it work for us too
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People & OpinionInterview: Carl Shuker
Shunning the internet and remaining loyal to the great British high street, A-Plan is going from strength to strength. The broker’s chief executive talks about the benefits of going against the grain
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People & OpinionSpeak up before new moves are set in stone
Rather than grumbling to each other, brokers should make a noise where it counts
