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Special ReportsThe deadline looms
As Solvency II draws ever nearer, we listen in as some of the industry’s most powerful figures discuss the changing regulatory landscape
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Special ReportsLondon 2 IT Pack 2009: Why insurance?
Many young people fall into insurance rather than dip their toe in by choice. But the IT Pack that met in London last week agreed: once you’re in, you’re in it for the long stretch.
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Special ReportsCleaning up claims
Participants at the recent FINEOS roundtable debated the future of the claims process, tackling such topics as customer empathy, new technologies, credit hire and recruitment
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Special ReportsRomford IT Pack 2009: Come together
With aggregators muscling in and red tape on the increase, brokers are facing difficult times. The IT Pack met in Romford to discuss survival strategies and to share their personal ambitions
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Special ReportsBroker Times: The price is right
With professional indemnity rates on the rise, securing a good deal means spending a little extra time considering your options and bonding with your broker. Here is your 10-step guide to keeping your premiums down
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Special ReportsBroker Times: Last chance saloon
The consolidation heyday is well and truly over but there are still opportunities out there for brokers looking to attract a buyer. A realistic price and cultural compatibility is key to getting that sale
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Special ReportsBroker Times: Survival of the fittest
The downturn may have dampened enthusiasm for MGAs, but as green shoots emerge in the economy, so has a fresh round of brokers looking to broaden their offering. An MGA might be the answer, but only for those armed with the right strategy
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Special ReportsLeeds IT Pack 2009: It's good to talk
The Leeds gathering of the IT Pack covered a wide range of issues in an intensive round of discussions. One participant’s comment – ‘I learned so much in such little time’ – summed up the tone of another productive session
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Special ReportsEdinburgh IT Pack 2009: ‘We could have talked for hours’
Career changes, improving the image of insurers and life after the recession were among the topics under discussion at the latest gathering of the IT Pack in Edinburgh. Danny Walkinshaw listened in on the thoughts of the Scottish broking community
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Special ReportsBirmingham IT Pack 2009: The front line
‘Never underestimate a direct writer’ was one key message from the latest gathering of young brokers who seized the opportunity to share views on industry challenges. They debated the long-term future of aggregators and the potential loss of SME clients in a market ruled by price
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Special ReportsBrighton IT Pack 2009: Future perfect
Our IT Pack event in Brighton gave new brokers a chance to share views on industry challenges with their peers and senior executives. On their minds were building a career in the long term and predicting the future shape of the market, while battling with dual pricing to turn a ...
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Special ReportsOxford IT Pack 2009: Up to the challenge
Our IT Pack event in Oxford saw a fresh batch of new brokers meeting up to discuss the latest industry developments with their peers and senior executives. This time around, attention turned to market pressures and difficult clients
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Special ReportsManchester IT Pack 2009: Circle of influence
Manchester was the setting for the fourth IT Pack event, where new brokers had an opportunity to meet senior executives from the industry and discuss the key issues of the moment. Pricing and consolidation were the hot topics for the North West meeting
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Special ReportsMotor Focus: Will it be scraps for insurers?
The slide in new car sales may have stalled in the two-and-a-half months since the government introduced its ‘bangers for cash’ scheme. But what about the impact on insurance premiums and claims?
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Special ReportsMotor Focus: Rates continue to speed up
An Insurance Times’ survey of six fleet insurers – Allianz, Aviva, AXA, Groupama, QBE and Zurich – reveals trends in areas including: pricing, demand, policy coverage, and claims for small and large fleets. Michael Faulkner interprets the responses and considers what they mean for the industry
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Special ReportsBelfast IT Pack 2009: ‘Work together to stay ahead’
Crossing the Irish Sea to Belfast was the next stop on the IT Pack event calendar, where brokers can meet senior executives from Aviva to discuss the pressing issues of the day and chat with peers from their region. Insurance Times reports on how greater competition is preventing rates from ...
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Special ReportsCardiff IT Pack 2009: Local knowledge shines through
Cardiff was the setting for the second IT Pack event which gives new brokers the opportunity to meet, learn from and discuss the pressing issues of the day with major players from the sector. Insurance Times reports on how Wales is coping with the UK recession, the consolidation of industry ...
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Special ReportsProperty Focus: Perfect performance
Despite energy efficiency not being an insurable risk canny insurers are making sure they offer their clients a complete service, including energy performance certificates and air conditioning inspections, and are ready for future any carbon emission-linked taxes. Katie Puckett reports
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Special ReportsProperty Focus: The shape of things to come
Insurance Times’ parent company, Newsquest Specialist Media has conducted an exclusive survey on the state of property insurance in the UK. Michael Faulkner reports
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