News Analysis
Insurance brokers feeling down in the mouth, survey reveals
PwC and CBI poll reveals brokers’ optimism levels at their lowest since Q4 2011
Market speculation rife over changes at Towergate
Midlands region shake-up at Towergate sparks rumours of possible flotation
Insurers rally against Biba survey
Providers refute trade body’s research into stricter claims payouts
Perfect storm
Brokers face a volatile year of regulatory change
Billion pound deal prompts scrutiny of MGA-insurer relationship
Insurers re-evaluate relationships while MGAs seek out new partners
Brokers told to tackle fraud to stay ahead of competition
Industry wide solution needed in the fight against fraud
Insurers set to decide on pricing hub
Hub would provide real-time pricing from a range of insurers in one place and help brokers compete with direct writers
Industry must join forces to attract new talent
CII survey reveals misgivings over educational standards of new recruits
Aviva unveils new CEO
Insurer ends the uncertainty and announces that Mark Wilson will be the new boss from January 2013
Hacking puts technology under spotlight
Brokers upbeat about trading online despite SSP and Google Compare breach
Do you have what it takes to be crowned the Broker Apprentice?
Attention young brokers! Are you a savvy, confident and hard-working business operator? Do you believe you have the skills to be a future leader of the broking industry? Well, this could be the chance you’ve been waiting for to prove your broking mettle.
Insurers remain fans of sport sponsorship
With Aviva’s 13-year partnership with UK Athletics ending, sponsorship deals have hit the headlines
Brokers set to lose out after OFT motor decision
Brokers warned of potential blow to profitability after watchdog’s move
New regulator rolls out road to power
Consultation paper tempers broker concerns over FCA’s future role
Macquarie walks away from UK broker lending
Brokers debate effect of bank’s market pull-out
So long Eric
Industry pays tribute to out-going trade body chief, but has Eric Galbraith left Biba stronger?
Networks deny model is in decline
With high-profile splits and resignations, is the network model crumbling?
Brokers flock to Broker Expo
There’s still time to sign up for the Broker Expo in Coventry on 8 November
Regulator focuses on broker accounts
FSA’s consultation on client money rules highlights issues for brokers
Brokers react positively to Ageas snapping up Groupama’s UK business
Industry hails Ageas’ move on Groupama’s UK business despite uncertainty over continuity
RSA’s motor retreat frustrates and delights
Withdrawal from writing motor trade insurance alerts competitors to opportunities
Concern grows over “shoot first” FCA
Industry responds to comments by the FSA’s managing director
Video: Insurance Age meets Cowens
Insurance Age travelled to Mansfield to meet the management and key staff of Cowens Survival Capability.
The first steps to chartered broker status for firms
Amid an ever-competitive market and challenging trading conditions, securing Chartered Insurance Broker status could be the ticket firms need to get ahead of the market.