All Other broker articles – Page 24
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News‘Over-rewarded’ scale driving consolidation leads to broking’s ‘worst practices’
Despite the broking market being described as ‘a dangerous place now’, chief exec urges industry to ‘not let the word “consolidation” become the new dirty word’
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FeaturesBriefing: Brokers’ risk management role is key in preventing ‘contentious’ cyber ransom payments
The recent Colonial Pipeline cyber attack should act as a ‘wake-up call’ for businesses to better prepare for this emerging risk – and brokers are fundamental in laying risk mitigation groundwork
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NewsInsurance Times Five Star e-trading Report 2021 launching at Biba conference
Webinar will reveal etrading’s best and worst performers, according to more than 800 brokers
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FeaturesCovid-19 tests brokers’ resilience in reshaping business practices
The past year has been a ‘moment for reflection’ for the insurance industry, as the sector has had ‘to have a cold, hard look at itself’ following pandemic challenges
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FeaturesOpinion: Hard graft ahead as brokers cement post-pandemic role
Editor Katie Scott explains why resilience is still important as the UK starts to exit the Covid-19 lockdown, compared to last year’s pandemic peak
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NewsKingfisher appoints former Ardonagh finance director as CFO
Chief executive confirms that the group’s leadership team is now complete
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Features‘Flexibility’ is key in gaining and retaining young talent – Tysers Insurance Brokers
There’s ‘an amazing opportunity ahead’ for the next generation planning a career in insurance, said expert panel
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NewsProperty and finance services consultancy launches insurance broker
Managing director says the firm will offer ‘choice’ amid ‘a consolidated landscape’
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NewsTop 50 broker buys Ryan Insurance Group
Ryan Insurance Group’s chairman will step down following the completion of the acquisition to pursue other interests
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NewsAston Lark Ireland launches amid merger completion
The broker’s launch into the Irish market marks a ’significant milestone’
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FeaturesBriefing: Consolidation could cause culture concerns for broker staff
The rapid-fire of broker consolidation has caused the subject to be placed under the industry’s microscope, with commentators discussing the good, the bad and the potentially ugly…
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NewsEleanor Moore named Insurance Institute of Manchester’s president again
Moore hopes to change the way that continued professional development (CPD) is delivered post-pandemic
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NewsSpecialist insurance broker appoints new chief broking officer
The chosen candidate has worked in the insurance market for more than 20 years, including at Ark Underwriting Syndicate and Markel
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NewsHenderson bulks up new broker further with ex-Aon staff
Insurance Times understands that around four Aon employees are expected to join new Henderson-backed broker
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FeaturesBriefing: Firms must show consistency to rebuild client trust
As the industry emerges from the tangle of policy wordings unraveled during the FCA’s business interruption action, the case for consistency from insurance businesses has never been clearer
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IT Interview‘Choosy’ capacity post-Covid could hit MGA consolidation
However, having capacity to back up specialist schemes could provide ‘one more bite of the cherry’ says broker chair
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IT InterviewPhil Barton: Industry has become ‘incredibly lazy’ in providing advice
The future of commercial broking relies upon moving away from ‘a transactional approach’ to instead embrace partnerships and a clearer client focus
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IT InterviewInsurance2025: Commercial Lines Keynotes, 2021
The rapid pace of consolidation is putting strain on broking staff, while startups are more likely to be insurtech businesses rather than commercial brokers, says broker chairman
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News AnalysisInsurance2025: Personal Lines Keynotes, 2021
Firms’ differing interpretations and pace of change ahead of the FCA’s pricing reform deadlines could pose problems as the industry seeks to eliminate price walking
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NewsMacbeth buys Buckinghamshire-based broker
The deal marks the firm’s second acquisition in 18 months
