Insurance Age - Insurance Age May 2016
Articles in this issue
Regional review: Mersey upbeat
Despite the lack of insurer offices and recruitment difficulties, brokers in Liverpool are positive about the local market and the North West in general
Newbie news: Taking the plunge
Eddie Ferrao and Tony Gutteridge, founders of Langton London Insurance Brokers which specialises in non-standard motor, schemes and specialist cover, talk about setting up a new business
Broking success: Team player
Having a good team around you and a focus on customers is key to success explains The A&A Group CEO Tony Allen
Video: Liverpool Regional Review Part 1
Ida Axling meets with local brokers in Liverpool to discuss the market.
In-depth: Break into cyber
Larry Ferguson investigates why some brokers aren’t selling cyber and learns why they should be. He finds out how, with expertise and effort, cyber policies can be explained and sold to clients
Back to binge buying?
Returning to the market, Barbara Bradshaw sees the same mistakes being made and bemoans unequal access to finance
Why insurers set up in Gibraltar
Gibraltar is subject to the same rules as everywhere else in Europe. Kathryn Morgan explains why insurers really flock to the British Overseas Territory
Market moves: Big moves for brokers
It was a fantastically busy past few weeks for people moves in the insurance market. From regulators to networks, from insurers to MGAs there was no shortage of developments. However, it was the broker market that stole the show.
Review: Discerning drivers
Covéa Executive Motor. This product has been reviewed by brokers and rated from one to five stars, based on the policy’s key benefits. * = Poor ** = Average *** = Good **** = Very good ***** = Excellent
Products round-up: Offerings ramp up for Biba
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association conference is a notable opportunity for insurers to launch new products to wow brokers and secure business.
Video: Liverpool Regional Review Part 2
In our second video from Liverpool, Insurance Age reporter Ida Axling continues to investigate what the local insurance market is like.
Sentiment Survey Spring 2016: Stormy weather
Brokers are confident they will weather the storms presented by more consolidation, uncertainty over the EU referendum, the rise of cyber insurance and an increasingly litigious market place
Another wave of consolidation?
Tony Cornell considers how insurers will cope with demands for more commission if acquisition activity picks up again
Video: A broking minute with Tony Allen
Meet the A&A Group CEO in our latest video.
Allianz unveils new structure to make “brokers’ lives better”
Move broadly supported but market flags short-term concerns
Broking break: And finally...
Zurich’s UKGI CEO Vibhu Sharma uses The Force as he takes on our Loves & Hates column while Cobra Network’s Graham Ringer is keen on insuring Tower Bridge
Broking break: Risky Business
Our cartoon ponders the great Brexit debate
Market split over Brexit referendum
Brokers take their sides although some complain of lack of information with EU vote looming
Industry tackles Flood Re challenges
Brendan McCafferty hails scheme’s impact and promises further progress
Editor’s letter: May 2016
“Brokers are right to question what has been delivered for them”
Profile: Banging the drum for brokers
As a former broker, Conservative MP for North Warwickshire and Bedworth Craig Tracey wants to be a voice in the House of Commons for the industry and small businesses in general
Biba 2016: Road to Manchester
Manchester plays host to the 2016 British Insurance Brokers’ Association’s (Biba) conference and exhibition on 11-12 May