News Analysis
Market reacts to providers’ job cuts
Mixed response from brokers to news of redundancies at Zurich and AIG
Industry calls for action on underinsurance
Brokers urged to help in fight against underinsurance and take the lead in educating clients
FCA moves the goalposts over add-ons
Brokers express surprise and concern over regulator’s unexpectedly wide definition of add-ons
Survey reveals lack of concern over fraud
Majority of brokers say application fraud is not a priority for their business, according to SSP survey
Brokers could benefit from rising tide of cyber crime
Recent high profile hacks and data breaches remind businesses of the need for cyber insurance
IPT hike causes technological headache
Insurers and software houses take differing approaches to implementing IPT increase
Specialist Lines – online event launched
Specialist Lines 2015 virtual event will cover the opportunities and pitfalls in niche specialisms
Hiscox on HNW: "Bring me your rich"
Hiscox founder Robert Hiscox is one of the most respected figures in the high net worth (HNW) market and Insurance Age is proud to present him as the keynote speaker at our HNW Forum in London on 21 October. Ahead of the event we spoke with Robert to get…
Brokers warned over 'insistent clients'
FCA guidance for pensions advisers could have relevance for those selling insurance
Zurich's dropped RSA bid surprises market
Provider says there will be no impact on its day-to-day running after Zurich pulls out of takeover bid
Cliff aims to steady the ship at Brightside
Broker has lost two chief executives in less than a year
End of an era as Zurich poised to take over RSA
Brokers give a mixed reaction to Zurich’s bid to buy RSA as deadline extended
The integration game
Growing speculation over Marsh’s possible acquisition of Jelf sparks broker warnings over integration
Events: Bristol to host southern Broker Expo
Regulation and business growth focus of proceedings as Broker Expo heads for the South West
Surprise hike in IPT sparks concern
Industry reacts to George Osborne’s Budget announcement to increase Insurance Premium Tax
Loss adjusters challenge FCA review
Concerns raised over regulator’s review criticising claims service received by SMEs
Brokers must evolve to survive in digital
Technology is changing the way the industry works, but brokers must stay on top of the revolution
Market divided on insurer mergers
Recent takeovers have left brokers pondering the impact of these deals on the industry
Regulator issues delegated authority warning
Industry reacts to watchdog’s call for improvements to ensure customers are treated fairly
Brokers face tax on lead generation
Taxman’s decision to impose VAT on online and marketing services by IARs could cost industry
FCA claims review a “wake-up call”
Industry admits more work is needed on claims following regulator’s findings
Gallagher v Ross: the case continues
The legal battle between Arthur J Gallagher and David Ross, Mark Mugge and Christopher Keey has grabbed the industry’s attention since Insurance Age broke the news about the court case in late March. Two months later, and with several documents published…
Market moves: Busy, busy brokers
In what will certainly be one of the biggest moves of the year former Bluefin executive chairman Stuart Reid left the broker to take over as CEO of Arthur J Gallagher International’s UK retail business. Mike Bruce who was Bluefin’s chief executive also…
Brokers disquiet over FCA fees hike
Regulator proposes 8.4% increase in fees but brokers question if rise is justified