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Chaucer’s head of insurance insists the industry must be more inclusive for women
The head of insurance at Chaucer, Xamira Groves, has told insurance Age that there is “plenty more” to be done with women taking on roles in the insurance industry.
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Insurers flag climate change concern following UK heatwave
Insurers have pledged to focus efforts on reducing climate change and called on the industry to be better prepared for weather events.
Blog: Why tripartite partnerships are key in the professional indemnity market
As the professional indemnity market continues to be beset by ever more challenges Nic Brown, of Markel UK, explains why the successful placement or renewal of cover now, more than ever, relies on strong partnerships between insurer, broker and insured.
Biba welcomes FCA’s decision on Consumer Duty timescale
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has welcomed the decision to give firms a 12-month window to implement the requirements for the new Consumer Duty.
CEO of WBN flags lack of diversity across senior broker roles
The CEO of the Worldwide Broker Network, Olga Collins, has warned of a lack of inclusion within senior roles.
Endsleigh – returning to its roots
Alison Meckiffe, CEO of broker Endsleigh, has taken the business back to its roots focusing on education, students and not-for-profits.
Blog: How brokers can make the most of claims relationship managers
Allianz’s Kay Bagley analyses the opportunities for brokers in working closely with claims relationship managers looking at how to build partnerships that add value and deliver excellent customer outcomes.
Opinion: Why selling isn’t the only option
Brokerring’s Stuart Randall considers the options for brokers who want change but don’t wish to offload their business.
Compliance experts disagree with FCA's potential phased implementation period for Consumer Duty
Compliance professionals have come out against any delay in the Financial Conduct Authority implementing Consumer Duty rules as the watchdog ponders switching to a phased implementation period.
ESG Round-up - July 2022
Insurance Age rounds up the key stories from the insurance sector’s environmental and social governance agenda, featuring Aviva, Brit Insurance, Romero Group and Partners&.
Opinion: Unpicking the regulator’s ‘Dear CEO’ letters
Sicsic Advisory’s Hugh Savill says the FCA’s latest letters reveal a sceptical regulator and outlines what it means for brokers
Claims experts urge brokers to be more transparent and interactive with clients
A panel of claims experts at the Managing General Agents’ Association conference 2022 has called on brokers to be more transparent and interactive with clients.
Insurtech and ESG suggested to be FCA’s next regulatory focus
Compliance experts at the Managing General Agents' Association conference, on 29 June, have suggested insurtech and ESG as the next areas for regulatory focus by the Financial Conduct Authority.
David Howden calls for better self-regulation across insurance
CEO of Howden Group, David Howden, has insisted MGAs, underwriters and brokers must work harder on self-regulation and call out bad behaviour when they see it.
Blog: Stonegate v MS Amlin and others - battle lines drawn in a £1bn dispute
Reed Smith’s Peter Hardy and Catherine Lewis consider the impact of Stonegate’s £1bn court claim.
Amanda Blanc says she feels “responsible” for addressing industry sexism
Aviva CEO, Amanda Blanc, has spoken on Women’s Hour this week to say she felt compelled to address sexist incidents as one of only nine female FTSE 100 CEOs.
30 minutes with: Axa’s Alan Scott
Alan Scott, director of retail intermediaries, discusses how it has been a challenging yet exciting start to the year with new pricing and regulation rules and says it’s a time for brokers to stand out and differentiate themselves.
Blog: Should we regulate the software houses?
Andy Fairchild, former leader of Broker Network and Applied Systems Europe, considers whether there is enough oversight of the tech providers to the insurance industry.
Amicus hits £22m in GWP and sets sights on M&A
Amicus CEO, Adam Scott, has told Insurance Age that the broker is looking to do deals as it aims to become the largest construction waste broker in the UK, following last year's MBO which was supported by Shawbrook Bank.
Jensten expects to reach £500m GWP goal by the end of the year
Jensten Group is set to beat the deadline it set itself to reach £500m GWP according to retail managing director, Robert Organ.
Blog: Don’t under-rate rated
As economic pressure mounts on customers, brokers must beware the temptation to seek out unrated capacity Arc Legal Group's Tim Mullin argues.
Opinion: Growing together, serving together
Mike Keating reflects on how brokers can get the best from their relationships with MGAs.
Burns and Wilcox eyes £60m-£65m in GWP
The MGA and underwriting business has experienced “significant growth” since it was created in 2019 and is open to M&A as a tool for growth according to CEO, Stuart Kilpatrick.