All articles by Katie Scott – Page 6
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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 AnalysisOpinion: HNW clients provide unexpected fraudster pool
Editor Katie Scott discusses how the ongoing cost of living crisis is seeing high net worth individuals resort to insurance fraud – an issue that has been previously ‘masked’ according to fraud experts
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NewsMGAs are ‘jam in the sandwich’ between company and London markets – Geo Underwriting
Chief executive emphasises that MGAs must deliver on service and specialist propositions if they are to succeed and ‘meet the demands and needs of brokers’
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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 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
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NewsRussell White: ‘Crucial year’ ahead after ‘tough’ reinsurance renewals
Peach Pi’s commercial distribution and trading director said 2023 has seen ’really tough reinsurance renewals for everybody’
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IT InterviewJason Richards: Industry ‘can do much more’ to drive diversity and inclusion
Swiss Re’s chief executive for UK and Ireland highlights his 2022 achievements and 2023 plans
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News‘Culture, purpose, development and belonging’ are ‘crucial’ for industry-wide talent attraction
Insurance organisations must ‘give a really clear sense of purpose’ if they wish to attract and retain staff, says expert panel
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News AnalysisOpinion: Insurer service ‘disconnect’ for brokers still impacted by post-pandemic work models
Simplification, consistency and delivering on promises must become a priority if insurers are to improve service levels for brokers, writes editor Katie Scott
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News AnalysisOpinion: M&A fuels record aggregate brokerage growth
Last year’s private equity investments and broker consolidation caused hikes in aggregate brokerage across this year’s top 50 brokers – but will this be repeated in 2023?
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News AnalysisBriefing: Interpreting ‘beast’ of regulation is ‘battle’ due to unclear FCA communications
Insurers understand that regulatory compliance can be ‘painful and time consuming’ for brokers, but they believe that greater collaboration can reduce the admin burden
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News AnalysisBriefing: HNW insurers must work with brokers better to tackle ‘nightmare’ Range Rover cover conundrum
Following increased Range Rover thefts, HNW insurers have put the brakes on their risk appetite for policies covering these cars
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News AnalysisBriefing: Is the sector embracing plastic free repair materials to support UK’s sustainability drive?
Although plastic free materials are more attractive from a net zero perspective, ditching plastic in claims repairs could come at a cost for insurers and policyholders
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NewsBGL Insurance’s Thompson steps down as chief executive
Broker’s MGA owner plans to be a ‘major player’ in consolidation activity this year
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NewsBrokerFest 2023: Panellists set to discuss broker skill set required to support today’s commercial clients
Industry experts will clarify practical ways brokers can assist commercial clients amid the UK’s recessionary environment because ‘the role of the broker has never been more important’
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NewsBrokerFest 2023: The Clear Group, KPMG and Consumer Intelligence to discuss navigating macroeconomic trends at one-day event
Expert panel will talk through the implications on the insurance sector of the cost of living crisis, inflation, Consumer Duty and building resilience in closing keynote
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NewsBrokerFest 2023: Expert panel to highlight commercial opportunities around embedding sustainability practices
An insurer, broker and risk management expert will talk on sustainability subjects such as reporting requirements, risk appetite and the impact of ESG awareness on placements
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NewsBrokerFest 2023: FCA set to address fair value assessments and Consumer Duty at 2023 event
The one-day, London-based conference will kick-start with a detailed discussion on regulation
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News AnalysisBriefing: Is Ardonagh planning divestment following internal restructure?
The intermediary has stoked the industry’s gossip mill with its recent MGA restructure and noise about what the changes mean is now deafening
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NewsArdonagh Advisory aims to create ‘revolution’ in network model with data and tech-enabled tool
The firm wants to ‘level the playing field’ for small and medium-sized brokers by providing greater access to different insurance markets and ‘getting service out of insurers’
