Broker Analysis – Page 21
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AnalysisBriefing: Unpicking industry challenges at BrokerFest 2021
On Monday, brokers will hear a pandemic case study from commercial wheels broker McCarron Coates, as well as have the option to learn about the current lay of the land in high net worth
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AnalysisBriefing: The mystery of flat top 50 broker earning margins
This year’s Top 50 Brokers report brings some interesting points for discussion around finances
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AnalysisThe Big Question October 2021: What M&A trends will the industry see in the next year?
M&A has been key for many businesses over the past 12 months, despite the economic squeeze from Covid-19. Insurance Times asks the industry to reveal what deal trends it expects to see in the year ahead
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FeaturesBrokers investing in technology set to continue as ‘face-to-face broking not fundamentally necessary’
Technology has been vital during the Covid-19 pandemic as the insurance industry embraced remote working, but will broker investment in technology continue?
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FeaturesBriefing: The tortured relationship of brokers and the FCA
Latest FCA regulation around fair pricing and value is straining broker relations
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FeaturesBriefing: Admin fees are a massive issue the FCA must address
Administration fees will be in the firing line as FCA deadline on pricing reform looms
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FeaturesInsurance sector needs to do more to attract talent from outside the industry
‘The outdated image of the insurance salesman has long gone’ as the sector works to engage talent with a focus on ‘future gazing’
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FeaturesInsurance sector still to demonstrate ‘meaningful change’ around diversity and inclusion
The Dive In 2021 festival will reveal a ‘big pool of talent that people don’t realise they are not tapping’
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FeaturesIn Focus: What features do brokers want to see on software platforms?
Industry commentators discuss what innovation they would like to see on broker software platforms
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FeaturesBriefing: Pandemic predators - private equity dominance sparks concerns
Private equity is seen by some as predators of the pandemic, buying UK firms cheaply. Is it time for reform?
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FeaturesBrokers embrace consolidation talent fallout
Opportunities are afoot for independent brokers to secure the cream of the crop in broking talent as consolidation tsunami leaves talent ‘deeply disenfranchised’ with new ownership
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FeaturesTop insurers and brokers for customer experience revealed
While motor insurers battle it out for first place when it comes to customer experience, Insurance DataLab showcases the impact of poor complaints handling on CX, analysing whether brokers or insurers have the upper hand statistically
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FeaturesIn Focus: Broker litigation ‘inevitable’ one year on from FCA’s BI test case
Brokers are ’still squeaky about whether they advised their customers correctly about the products they were buying’
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FeaturesEtrading assists broker resilience, but delayed referral times cause frustration
Etrading rather than ‘e-transacting’ needs to be the focus moving forward if insurers and brokers are ‘to really develop a meaningful understanding of the business and opportunities’
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FeaturesBriefing: Brokers’ purse strings threatened by PI cover costs
The FCA’s test case has contributed to broker PI being ‘in a very, very difficult position’ says network MD, as Covid exclusions also cause costs to escalate
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News AnalysisSoaring professional indemnity insurance pricing and low trust creates ‘perfect storm’
An expert panel at Biba’s conference last month discusses the current state of the professional indemnity insurance market
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FeaturesPrice walking proposals ‘eclipsed’ fair value impact on SME insurance
Brokers still have a lot to discuss ahead of implementing the FCA’s proposals on fair value this year, including considerations around commissions
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FeaturesThe Big Question June 2021: What steps are insurance firms taking to combat climate change?
ShareAction’s latest data revealed that insurance companies are failing to use their influence to fight climate change. In response to this and in recognition of World Environment Day this June, Insurance Times asks insurance businesses what action they are taking to reduce damage to the planet
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FeaturesBriefing: Amid senior exits at Aviva UKGI, what’s really going on?
Aviva has had a hat-trick of senior exits. What is going on?
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FeaturesBrokers continue to look to carriers as they seek senior staff
The arrival of Aviva’s former chief distribution officer Phil Bayles at Ardonagh Advisory is the latest in a line of senior insurance figures that have moved from carrier to broker
