Broker Analysis – Page 34
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News
Analysis: Henderson sued over ‘poor advice’ following fire claim
Henderson argues client failed to provide accurate details
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Agenda
Interview: Innovation Broking – rise of the anti-consolidator
Co-founders Paul Dickson and Howard Pearson explain how they plan to grow without acquisition and why big brokers have ‘failed miserably’ on client service
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Interview: The man taking Pro Global to new heights
Chief executive and change specialist Artur Niemczewski wants to step outside his ‘fixer’ tag by making insurance consultant Pro Global a bigger player in the market
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The Knowledge
Analysis: The Knowledge Handbook 2015
2015 was a year of challenges for the insurance industry and The Knowledge looked at them in depth. Click here to read about the key issues that faced brokers and insurers in the past 12 months.
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The Knowledge
The Knowledge Handbook 2015
2015 was a year of challenges for the insurance industry and The Knowledge looked at them all in depth. Click here to read about the key issues that faced brokers and insurers in the past 12 months.
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Agenda
Analysis: 2016’s candidates for consolidation
Will Autonet, almost taken over by Brightside in 2015, find another suitor? Could AXA be tempted to part with Bluefin for the right price?
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News
FCA renewal plans could be watershed for insurance, says AXA's Blanc
AXA UK & Ireland general insurance chief executive Amanda Blanc says insurance is waking up to the importance of trust and transparency
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Briefing: Should Towergate be worrying about debt again?
The broking group’s financial restructuring greatly reduced its debt burden, but falling profit is adding pressure
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Analysis: Private equity and brokers - doomed to fail?
Recent performances throw doubt over whether the private equity model suits brokers. Are investors getting better at choosing the right businesses to back?
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Agenda
Analysis: The Knowledge – SMEs unprepared for supply chain disruption
Supply chain management has risen up the agenda for larger organisations in recent years, after major catastrophes such as the 2011 Thai floods in 2011 and this year’s explosions in Tianjin, China. With such events causing significant disruption, risk managers have looked more closely to identify ...
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Blog: Willis on sustainable insurer partnerships
A competitive marketplace means broker networks have to raise their game
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News
Blog: Willis Networks members deploy 'sword and shield'
Helping network members achieve goals for themselves and their clients
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Agenda
Interview: The Apprentice winner helping Be Wiser beat the aggregators
Be Wiser’s chief executive turned to Mark Wright when he needed an expert to push his company up the Google ratings
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Agenda
Towergate’s small business unit facing tough times
Broking group reluctant to discuss first-year performance of unit, blamed for ‘material disruption’ to the broking business in 2014
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News
Analysis: Family, friends biggest influence on policy purchase
Research shows we pay most attention to our nearest and dearest when choosing insurance policies
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News
Blog: Willis UK boss on helping SMEs with risk management
Tailoring risk-profiling to individual clients’ needs and economic circumstances
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Agenda
Analysis: Apprentices give their verdict on learning on the job
The insurance industry, mindful of the need to find new talent, is taking apprenticeships to its heart. Four trainees talk about their experiences
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Analysis: Can Steve Hearn turn around Cooper Gay?
Heavy with debt and facing a downgrade by Moody’s, CGSC needs to find growth and cut costs. The struggling broker has several options, but which direction will the new chief executive take?