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Regulation roundup: So much to do, so little time
David Sparkes, head of compliance and training at Biba, explains why 2022 will be a year where brokers must wrangle a number of sizeable regulatory beasts.
Blog: What are the FCA Value Measures?
Underwriting data expert, Jeremy Keating, outlines key actions for brokers under the newly implemented fair value regime.
Blog: Aviva’s predictions for commercial lines brokers this year
Aviva’s Gareth Hemming considers how the next 12 months will pan out for the UK broker community.
Blog: The power of customer data
Stuart Goldsmith reflects on the broker benefits of understanding customer data and explains why truly knowing the customer is business critical.
Broker turned Tory MP Christian Wakeford defects to Labour
Wakeford says the best interests of his constituents are better served by the Labour Party as he slams Prime Minister Boris Johnson and the Conservatives for being "incapable of offering the leadership and government this country deserves".
First Underwriting eyes £130m GWP
The MGA is also looking to expand into fresh product lines following its £1bn capacity deal with Accredited.
Opinion: New year, right cover
Allianz's Helen Bryant considers how businesses have developed during Covid-19 and outlines key ways their insurance needs may have changed.
Insurance Age year in review- Steve Molloy
Steve Molly of AX reviews the year so far and tells Insurance Age what 2022 might look like.
Blog: Industry trends to look out for in 2022
Adrian Saunders, commercial director at Ecclesiastical Insurance, shares his predictions for the broker market in 2022.
Review of the year: Aviva's Gareth Hemming
Aviva's chief distribution officer shares his insight on the challenges of the past 12 months and looks ahead to what 2022 might hold for the sector.
Insurance Age year in review - Andy Bord
Andy Bord of Flood Re reflects on the challenges and opportunities of 2021 and points out what 2022 might hold for the insurance industry.
Blog: How to make loss adjusters allies when a storm hits
Mark Pierce, of Criterion, walks through how brokers can work with adjusters to help HNW clients post-storm damage.
Blog: Product liability and fixed recoverable costs
Michael Samaan of Plexus law gets to grips with recent changes.
Blog: Making financial communication plain
Atlanta's Karen Hogg explains how using plain numbers can improve customer care.
Opinion: Remote working – what the FCA expects
PKF Littlejohn’s Richard Willshire explores how Financial Conduct Authority rules could impact on home and hybrid working
Blog: When it’s too late, it’s too late
CII deputy president, Peter Blanc, calls on the market to respond to a consultation on ethics and reputation.
Lycetts on track to triple profits in 2021
In an interview with Insurance Age, Lycetts boss Charles Foster speaks about the company’s growth strategy, changes in the agricultural sector, and plans for finding a new CEO.
Interview: Sara Fardon – Willis Towers Watson Networks
After taking home this year’s Achievement Award at Broker Expo 2021, Sara Fardon, managing director Willis Networks, talks to Insurance Age about her career in insurance and the value of broker networks.
Blog: The sharp rise in menopause related employment claims
Emma Bartlett of CM Murray asks if businesses should be worried about the increase in menopause related employment claims
Ex Be Wiser boss Mark Bower-Dyke launches consultancy firm
Bower-Dyke tells Insurance Age about his plans for the new venture and discusses why he believes there was a gap in the market for quality advice.
Foley flags Axa transformation programme
Products and digitisation are key priorities for the retail CEO who joined the insurer in 2020.
Insurance Cares: QBE cyber expert develops suicide prevention tool
Alice Hendy developed the Ripple browser extension following the loss of her brother last year.
Opinion: Fair value – fair play
The FCA’s rules on fair value have come at the right time, and those not ready to follow them may soon fall by the wayside, writes Partners& chairman Stuart Reid
Profile: Licence to chill - GRP's group CEO Mike Bruce
GRP’s Mike Bruce tells Ida Axling how an early career working with nuclear weapons has given him a sense of perspective in his latest role, running one of the UK’s largest broker consolidators