Broker Analysis – Page 19
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News AnalysisHow can the insurance sector improve its faltering reputation?
The reputation of the industry is under a greater “spotlight” thanks to the internet-fuelled 24-hour news cycle, but can the sector turn this on its head to instead promote its achievements?
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News‘Gender equality is not a female issue or a male issue’ – but is it an insurance issue?
’When an issue that has been on the radar for so long is still so present, businesses need to be willing to get uncomfortable,’ says industry expert
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IT InterviewChris Haggart: Networks have ‘prominent’ role to play in supporting insurance intermediaries
’There are a huge amount of competing pressures and it’s important to have a partner who can support you through that,’ says chief executive
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News AnalysisBriefing: Small business optimism rising, but coverage conversations not without challenges
Despite increased confidence, the challenge remains convincing SME clients to commit budget towards insurance and risk management
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News AnalysisTechTalk: UK ‘lagging behind’ with R&D tax relief in AI ‘Wild West’
Clawing back R&D tax relief can be crucial for insurtechs and startup brokers but compliance around it needs improving if the sector is to take advantage of the potential of AI
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IT InterviewRachel Longbottom: Industry must ‘get better at spotting potential’ differently to retain diverse talent
Head of service performance and innovation says the insurance sector must be ‘more vocal’ about its diversity projects, however the nuances of hybrid working still need to ‘iron themselves out’
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News AnalysisIn Focus: What is the insurance sector doing to help support broker eTrading this year?
Insurance Times asks industry leaders how the insurance sector can better support eTrading this year
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News AnalysisThe Big Question May 2023: What emerging risks should insurance firms watch out for in 2023?
With emerging risks comes opportunity. Six industry leaders share their thoughts on emerging risks with Insurance Times
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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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IT InterviewMike Edgeley: The Clear Group aims to create ‘more efficient and structured’ business over 18 months
The broker intends to keep its ‘very people orientated’ DNA, but will continue work on ‘rationalising our IT’ and delivering ‘growth ambitions’, says group chief executive
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IT InterviewScott Bennett: Broker network growing despite challenge of M&A activity
Managing director says The Ardonagh Group-owned network business has to ‘pedal hard to stand still’ in terms of maintaining member numbers amid broker consolidation landscape
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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 AnalysisStrong dollar provides no shortage of US M&A interest in UK insurance firms
Acquisitive brokers were asked if a strengthening dollar would see more US firms snap up companies in the UK
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News AnalysisBriefing: Stress crisis becoming a real pain for employees
Could we be seeing the start of new risk exposures for sectors that have embedded hybrid working practices?
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IT InterviewMike Edgeley: The Clear Group has ‘very healthy’ M&A pipeline that is ‘sticking to knitting’ in UK market
However, the intermediary’s group chief executive reveals he ‘will be keeping a weather eye’ on M&A opportunities around MGAs and Ireland-based businesses too
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IT InterviewLee Mooney: ‘Fear of failure’ inhibited RSA
The insurer is now working to improve by listening and acting on broker feedback, says commercial lines managing director
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News AnalysisIn Focus: Consumer Duty presents ‘huge opportunity’, but implementation has not been smooth
With the 31 July 2023 deadline fast approaching, can the general insurance sector properly grasp the opportunities new regulation offers?
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News AnalysisHardest reinsurance renewal market in years to create knock-on impacts
‘We expect underwriting to remain disciplined in light of strong Lloyd’s market oversight over market’s catastrophe exposure,’ says ratings director
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IT InterviewPhil Bayles: Ardonagh Advisory to use ‘regular drumbeat’ of M&A to add ‘more strings to our bow’
Chief commercial officer reveals that the intermediary organisation is aiming to complete 12 acquisitions in 2023, with plenty of transactions closing in Q1 and Q2
