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Beyond borders: Why UK brokers are expanding into Europe

2025-03-28T08:00:00+00:00By

If scale is not sought in Europe, then PE-backed brokers may find themselves being consolidated, further shrinking the UK’s broking mid-market – but what marketplaces are proving most attractive for acquisitional growth?

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Broker schemes data shows overarching commission growth stutter

2025-03-27T08:00:00+00:00By

‘The latest set of data presents a mixed bag,’ says SchemeServe chief executive

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Briefing: Consolidation shrinks UK broker volume – but paves way for new talent and insurtech entries

2025-03-27T07:00:00+00:00By

The number of retail brokers regulated by the FCA has reduced by 46% between 2006 and 2024 – this is leading to new trends and acquisition focuses across UKGI in 2025. However, more M&A is definitely on the cards…

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Briefing: FCA right to put diverse talent attraction onus on employers

2025-03-26T07:00:00+00:00By

As an industry, the insurance sector must ditch quotas around diverse hiring and really think about inclusive business strategies – especially in light of the FCA’s decision not to mandate formal D&I requirements

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Insurance industry needs to hire ‘skills for the future’ instead of focusing on the past

2025-03-24T08:00:00+00:00By

’What were network engineers doing 10 years ago – plugging cables into the back of boxes? That’s not what they are doing now,’ says expert

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Is the industry doing enough to attract care leavers?

2025-03-20T08:19:00+00:00By

’It is important for children in care to see individuals with similar backgrounds achieving successful careers in the financial services industry,’ says sales operations consultant

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How UK brokers are adapting to a tougher compliance landscape

2025-03-19T07:00:00+00:00By

The cost of regulation in the UK has never been higher, so how are brokers navigating a more arduous landscape?

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Solicitors secure premium benefits as professional indemnity market stabilises

2025-03-17T07:00:00+00:00By

Although the majority of legal professionals are now enjoying ‘favourable’ PI premiums, ‘smaller firms and firms doing property work still face challenges’ finding affordable cover

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Market responds as FCA shelves ‘name and shame’ and D&I proposals

2025-03-13T10:26:00+00:00By

The updates were revealed in a letter sent to the Treasury Select Committee

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Opinion: Soft market set to showcase true service standards

2025-03-12T08:45:00+00:00By

Although soft market conditions may make it easier to place risks thanks to confident capacity, challenges remain around broker income and getting clients to trust such fluctuating premium price points

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The Big Question: How can insurance firms stay competitive and differentiate themselves in a soft market?

2025-03-10T08:00:00+00:00By

As softening market rates proliferate, Insurance Times quizzes industry experts on how firms can stay ahead of the pack amid premium price dips

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Briefing: Soft market should steer commercial brokers towards growth and efficiency focused road maps

2025-03-06T11:00:00+00:00By

The insurance industry is often a weathervane for the UK economy – the government would be wise to listen to broker learnings from client conversations

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