Following the FCA’s March 2025 decision to abandon its proposed name and shame strategy and shelve new diversity and inclusion requirements, industry voices share their perspectives and discuss the possible ramifications of these decisions on the UK general insurance sector
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’Over the last decade, Bathia has built an incredibly successful Lloyd’s franchise and paved the way for Aviva’s entry to the Lloyd’s market,’ says chief executive
‘People living in a period home, or those considering purchasing one, should be aware of the potentially higher insurance premiums that typically come with owning an older property,’ says expert
Adopting parent company’s name could see the insurer ‘literally starting again as a brand’ – or could the ‘allure’ of a ‘new and different’ name pose an ‘interesting strategy’ for business progression?
‘We expect the overall trend to continue and for insurer competition to intensify, barring unforeseen changes in conditions,’ says global placement president
‘Our experienced team of underwriters are looking forward to deepening relationships with brokers and further developing our digital distribution capabilities to better serve the UK market,’ says vice-president
‘The full-year IPT receipts to March 2025 indicate another significant increase for the chancellor,’ says senior actuarial director
Brokers must be proactive when it comes to grasping and attracting new talent – especially as broking is such a people driven line of work
‘It’s clear from our research that some motorists are taking drastic actions in an effort to try and reduce their costs,’ says chief executive
‘These findings reaffirm what we hear from our broker partners every day – non-standard is where opportunity lies,’ says managing director
Brokers are no longer just insurance distributors – they’re becoming product architects, reshaping policies to meet the real-world needs of clients. But what’s driving this shift and what does it mean for the future of broking?
’We’re already two like-minded organisations,’ says chief executive
The two-day event is famed for its thought provoking conference agenda and the massive opportunity for networking, however distinct events for women and the younger generation prove that trade association has its eye on the industry’s future
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