Broker Analysis – Page 20
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News AnalysisInsurers face service questions as broker disquiet increases
As the world emerges from the Covid-19 pandemic, there is growing concern among UK brokers about the service levels they are receiving from insurer partners
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News AnalysisWill appetite for UK broker schemes dwindle amid ‘stark drop’ in possible commission earnings?
One line of business presents a silver lining, however, reporting a 10% growth in brokers’ commission earnings as a percentage of premium between April and October 2022
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News AnalysisAre UK brokers using data analysis as the ‘main driver’ for personal lines cross-selling?
The cost of living crisis could be a catalyst to spur brokers to tap into data and cross-selling opportunities as end clients carefully consider their finances and insurance providers
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News AnalysisBriefing: Brokers face data challenge as clients are told to assume more risk
The industry must learn to share its data with risk managers as corporate clients consider what risks to insure
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News AnalysisBriefing: What do PE firms look for when investing in brokers?
M&A has been an important driver of growth for broking firms, as Broker CEO Forum attendees describe organic growth as ‘the Achilles heel of the industry’
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AnalysisM&A in UK broking: Diversification grows in importance amid ‘diminishing supply’ of targets
Brokers looking to buy have a roster of new strategies, but are there enough UK M&A targets to satisfy their thirst for growth?
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News AnalysisWorkplace culture – should employers or employees adapt to create an inclusive environment?
More than half of attendees to the panel voted that employees should not have to adapt themselves to fit into a company’s culture
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News AnalysisD&O facing crunch renewal as capacity continues to increase
There has been a correction in the D&O market post-pandemic, but this has not been seen across the board, says senior underwriter
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NewsBackchat October 2022
Books about bravery, canine employees and cycling insurtech chief execs, what has the insurance been up to of late? And what’s Rick Astley got to do with insurance? You heard it here first…
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News AnalysisNeurodivergence – the ‘absolute commercial opportunity’ for insurance firms
Insurance firms can benefit from hiring neurodivergent individuals, but more work needs to be done
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News AnalysisIn Focus: Have commercial lines brokers been slow to pursue digital transformation and what progress has been made in 2022?
Three industry experts discuss the progress of digital transformation in the commercial lines broking space
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News AnalysisIn Focus: Commercial lines brokers have ‘key role’ to play in supporting struggling hospitality clients through turbulent times
Pubs and restaurants are in a ’precarious position’ and face ’significant headwinds’ from a range of economic factors that brokers must try to mitigate as much as possible
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News AnalysisInsurers spooked as Halloween’s ‘mischief night’ approaches
With Halloween fast approaching, many insurers will be on their guard as the night is one the biggest for car theft, vandalism, fires and burglaries – but the need for cover doesn’t end there for some haunted customers
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AnalysisBriefing: Consolidating the consolidators in UK broking is on the cards
The strength of the dollar could be a further motivation for American firms to invest to UK brokers
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NewsFCA sets out potential reforms to multi-occupancy buildings insurance market
Biba has welcomed the findings of the report and said it appreciated the regulator’s engagement with its members while gathering information
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IT InterviewPaul Anscombe: Time for Seventeen Group ‘to put its flag in the ground and build’
After completing 20 acquisitions in as many years, chief executive says there is ’purpose behind the growth’.
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AnalysisDavid Howden: Rise of the underdog
The insurance industry must be a ‘force for good’ rather than ‘the naysayers we are sometimes seen as’, says broker boss
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IT InterviewLea Cheesbrough: The ex-broker shifting appointed representatives away from a ‘tarnished’ reputation
The FCA’s new regulations on ARs will provide a boost to AR networks, says managing director
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AnalysisBriefing: Is hybrid working diminishing London’s leadership as an insurance market?
Individuals entering the world of work today may not have experienced working alongside their colleagues five days a week – ‘their careers may be marked by the lack of that’, according to broker boss
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AnalysisEmerging Bazarcall ransomware attacks reinforce cyber risk to SMEs
A more ’robust and joined up approach’ is needed to combat the risks UK businesses are facing from cyber attacks, such as those distributed by bogus call centres, says director
