There's no exiting Exeter

In a bid to delve deeper into the regions, Insurance Age heads to Exeter to glean an understanding of how the market operates. Sarah Hills finds that, despite a small insurer presence, local brokers are determined to hold their ground

The South-west has always had its own unique appeal. Dealing predominantly with the small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) sector, it enjoys the benefits of a loyal client base, boasts a host of independent brokers and intermediaries and has always managed to turn a healthy profit. Much of this is down to the type of business being written in the area, often at the smaller end of the scale, producing a lower claims ratio - all of which hints at an optimistic future for a region that seems