All Opinion articles – Page 43
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People & OpinionThe benefits of transparency are clear
Transparency is not just another buzz word. An open approach to business can offer tangible advantages to brokers and insurers alike, argues QBE's Terry Whittaker
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People & OpinionLyndon Wood
The founder and chief exeutive of Welsh broker Moorhouse loves his buzz words, especially the ones he makes up himself. Ellen Bennett talks to a man committed to ‘hypergrowth’, ‘reverse engineering’ and ‘a blended approach’
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NewsSteady progress
Profits may dip but pick up next year, while volume should stay about the same. Overall, however, the first survey of Insurance Times’ Power Network shows there are reasons to be optimistic
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Online onlyHowden's affinity boss joins Towergate
Appointment set to boost consolidator's affinity business
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Online onlyReid's blog: Now is the time
Bluefin boss Stuart Reid is positive about the future of start-up brokers
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Online onlyHeart on the High Street
Old faces but new business - what's in store for Potts and Hutton?
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People & OpinionThe times they are a-changin’
The credit crisis has changed the financial world forever and, says Andy Baldwin, there must be a frank dialogue between insurers and regulators on any new fiscal rules
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In BusinessFully prepared and on the starting blocks
It may seem a foolhardy move to begin a new business in the continuing economic gloom, but Angelique Ruzicka finds out how to be ready when the time is right
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News AnalysisIt’s (still) a man’s world
Or is it? It depends who you talk to. Some high-profile women say the barriers are down: it’s what you know that counts. Others tell Muireann Bolger that little has changed; most women still face a battle to get to the top
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Online onlyNew chief executive for Zurich business
Chairman Martin Davis to replace the departing Keith Carby at Openwork
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News‘No comeback’ after 150 staff make switch to LV= from RBSI
LV= aims to be a top five motor insurer by 2012
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People & OpinionTo Affinity and beyond
After leaving RBSI and taking many staff with them, the founders of Affinity B2C have been picked up by LV=, taken over Highway and now have a top five motor slot in their sights. Ellen Bennett and Danny Walkinshaw meet the guys who are poised to do an RBSI for ...
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NewsBroker Forum: Consolidator bosses say brokers are not the enemy
Insurers set to suffer significant losses in battle with consolidators over commission rates
