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UK Broker Awards 2022: Commercial Lines Broker of the Year
This high-growth independent has withstood significant industry consolidation – and is determined to remain true to its Manchester roots. The past year has been good to this worker bee, with Vista achieving a record 40% for revenue growth and increasing…
UK Broker Awards 2022: Claims Team of the Year
The Clegg Gifford & Co claims team impressed the judges with a stellar year, not least for their passion and ingenuity when it came to reducing spend while keeping customer service at the top of the agenda
UK Broker Awards 2022: Broker Support Partner of the Year
Last year SchemeServe achieved its goal of becoming a complete end-to-end software provider for scheme brokers – a significant milestone in its more than 20-year history. An insurance platform “all about solving problems”, its offering includes product…
UK Broker Awards 2022: Broker Start-Up of the Year
A start-up for start-ups, Capsule expects to grow exponentially by 2025. Its innovative model made Capsule the clear winner for our judges. The company launched last year after identifying a compelling opportunity to provide insurance that keeps pace…
Blog: Partnership builds the resilience brokers need to navigate a challenging world
A recent Close Brothers Premium Finance survey highlighted a host of new issues brokers are facing that did not exist two years ago. To improve resilience in the face of these challenges Seán Kemple, managing director of premium finance, argues…
Survey: How can brokers grow business in challenging times?
A recent broker barometer survey conducted by Insurance Age, in association with Close Brothers Premium Finance, explored current sentiment around business growth for insurance brokers in today’s environment, exploring current challenges and the expected…
In Depth: Underinsurance - data, analytics and trading
Sam Barrett explores how new technology is helping to prevent underinsurance and boost trading
Blog: The rising threat of underinsurance
Chris Andrews of Aviva discusses how today’s challenges could be creating an increased risk of underinsurance
In Depth: Underinsurance and the value of risk management
Sam Barrett explores the threat of increasing underinsurance amid a cost of living crisis and asks how brokers can help their clients and ensure they are covered to the right level
Video Q&A: Steve Molloy, AX – Supply chain shortages and the impact on motor claims
Steve Molloy, director of commercial sales at AX UK talks to Insurance Age about recent global supply chain issues in the motor industry and its effects on claims servicing.
Advertorial: What’s on insurers’ minds for law firms?
While 2020/21 saw law firms juggling competing needs to serve clients, in 2022 there has been a clear movement towards firms placing renewed focus on their people. It’s now more important than ever for brokers to ensure that their clients are…
Video Q&A: Achieving quality in the marine space
CNA Hardy recently secured first place in the Insurance Age Marine Insurance Broker Satisfaction Survey. Neil Atkinson, marine underwriting manager at CNA Hardy tells us more.
Video Q&A: Kingsbridge Insurance Brokers managing director Gary Williamson
At the British Insurance Brokers' Association's conference in May, many heads were turned by the appearance of a hearse outside the venue in Manchester.
Blog: Nine ways to reduce risk in tech firm contracts
Technology firms thrive in fast-paced environments. But more time spent on customer contract T&Cs would be time well spent, says Travelers Europe’s Toby Harris
The Broker Barometer Survey is back!
Our Broker Barometer Survey is returning this year, and we are seeking feedback from fellow brokers on issues ranging from the current broker challenges and whether there are opportunities for growth, to the latest news and opinions regarding the FCA's…
Opinion: How to choose the right technology
The benefits and types of technology available to brokers are well known but how to choose the right fit? Ignite’s Toby MacLachlan shares his expertise
The tech toolbox: What do brokers need?
Technology has improved in leaps and bounds over the past several years, yet what exactly do brokers need in their technological toolbox in order to succeed in today’s insurance climate? Eleanore Robinson reports
In Depth: The fruits of the future: The benefits of technology
Eleanore Robinson investigates how modern technology can help the insurance industry move forward with greater flexibility by drawing parallels from other industries to educate brokers on how these technological changes can benefit them long-term
Blog: Helping clients adopt MFA as a critical layer of cybersecurity
Davis Kessler, of Travelers Europe, explains why multi factor identification is a key weapon for businesses and brokers as they seek to prevent cyber attacks
Video Q&A with Mike Bottle, VP of Arch Insurance
Insurance Age's editor, Sian Barton, interviews the senior vice-president, strategy and distribution, of Arch Insurance UK on their recent success relating to the broker satisfaction survey hosted by Insurance Age.
Adapting motor to an ‘electric’ world
While it’s sometimes difficult to compete on price against direct insurers, AX’s director of commercial sales Steve Molloy, shares some experience in how FNOL and claims management partners can support brokers in attracting and retaining customers.
Opinion: Legal disputes rise as tough times get tougher
Left reeling by pandemics, volatile markets, rising costs and labour shortages, UK businesses are also seeing a spike in legal disputes. ARAG MD, Tony Buss, explains why demand for legal protection is steadily rising with no quick end in sight.
In depth: Employment practices liability: getting back to business?
The disruption to working practices following the Covid-19 pandemic has also prompted major upheaval in the employment practices liability (EPL) market. Tim Evershed reports
In Depth: Legal expenses cover proves value in volatile times
The turmoil caused by pandemics and politics in the past two years has created an increasingly litigious landscape and served to highlight the value and benefit of legal expenses to businesses, says Tim Evershed