News Analysis
Debate rages over insurer restructures
Brokers say they want closer relationships with insurers no matter what structure they adopt
Bupa’s product pull back stuns broker market
AMII enters discussions with the UK’s largest private medical insurance provider
Schemes market set for further growth
Survey reveals growing importance and increasing popularity of schemes to brokers
Here comes the flood
Brokers are hoping for a watertight solution to stem the tide of the UK’s flood insurance crisis
Industry backs OFT’s move to refer motor
OFT chief executive refers “dysfunctional” motor market to the Competition Commission
Brokers wait on Axa’s next move after Hardy’s shock departure
Amanda Blanc takes over personal lines as well as commercial after Steve Hardy steps down as CEO of Axa Personal Lines
Aviva’s regional changes receive mixed reaction
Brokers split over insurer’s approach to regional broking structure
ebroking 2012: Harnessing e-trading potential
Brokers have yet to fully harness the potential of the internet, delegates were told at this year’s Ebroking event, hosted by Insurance Age.
Networks under scrutiny after major partnership breaks down
Future of networks questioned after Aviva splits from Broker Network
Consolidators focus on EBITDA
Management keen to highlight underlying performance
Commercial CORs show improvement
Commercial CORs show improvement
Brokers call for level playing field from Europe over commission disclosure
Brokers back transparency over commission fees but demand equal footing with insurers on disclosure
IAG strategic review could be a prelude to sell-off of UK business
Is the Australian insurer looking to unlock capital tied up in its UK operations?
Broker bans reveal regulator’s tough new stance on compliance
FSA bans two brokers sending strong message to non-compliant brokers
The hunt is on
Speculation is rife over who Aviva will install as its new CEO
Biba 2012: Manchester calling
With the Biba conference taking place on 16 and 17 May, we look at what you can expect at this year’s event and which sessions are a must see for brokers
QBE’s takeover of Brit’s regional business hailed as perfect marriage
“The potential opportunities for QBE within the regional market now are massive” Elliot Miller, QBE
Tug of war over Cobra fuels speculation
Cobra Holdings’ sale could create lucrative opportunities for rival networks
Personal injury exposures could lead to insurer downgrades
“This will have a tremendous financial impact – just how tremendous and when it will impact is uncertain” David Williams, Axa
Industry frets over motor premium drop
Survey reveals drop in premiums, which may be good news for drivers but brokers are not so sure
Brokers face income hit after Ministry of Justice closes CMCs
Closure of claims management companies could lead to significant losses for some smaller brokers
Market moves: The moves merry-go-round
The insurance recruitment gene pool has long required dilution but it still seems to be the same names popping up going to new jobs at new companies. Which wouldn’t be so bad if so many of them didn’t end up going back to the company they originally left…
RSA’s agency cull sparks broker unease
Insurer’s new broker strategy could see further reduction in agencies
The new breed of consolidator
With management changes at some of the country’s largest brokers, the consolidator model is evolving