Opinion
Newbie news: Clarke Williams
Clarke Williams co-founder Henry Clarke reveals how he navigated the authorisation process and why independents are resurgent
InsurTech Futures: Technology will shrink the insurance market, says RSA's Leitch
RSA global connected insurance director Kenny Leitch states InsurTech will stop claims from happening.
Insurance Cares: Risk management – an opportunity to do good for society
Ecclesiastical’s John Blundell calls on brokers and insurers to work together to help not-for-profits prevent risk.
Opinion: Paul Upton on the consequences of the shock general election result
The new normal: Big issues that affect the insurance industry could be put on the back burner or entirely dropped as the fallout from the dramatic general election continues
Blog: Insurance considerations for the vaping sector
Steve Green of Anthony Jones Insurance Brokers shares his thoughts on the vape sector following Insurance Age’s June Indepth on SMEs.
FCA chair John Griffith-Jones to leave in March 2018
Government starts process of looking for a replacement.
Be ruthless to become a broker of the future
Allianz Nick Hobbs argues that brokers need to go beyond the computer to secure their hold as technology and demographics transform the market.
Opinion: Rupert Swallow on the important role of reinsurance
The importance of reinsurance: It is little understood and often ignored, but reinsurance plays a vital role in the everyday business of broking, writes Rupert Swallow
Nice to be niche
Brokers can make a killing in niche lines if only they realise the opportunity is there. LV’s Michael Lawrence explains.
Keith Jackson joins FCA as director of GI
The former Aon man replaces Simon Green who is moving to Arthur J Gallagher.
Insurance Cares: How to embed a caring culture into a workforce
Stephanie Smith of Allianz addresses how the workforce can be helped to understand the needs of vulnerable customers.
Opinion: Tim Holliday on the effects of the Ogden rate change
Tim Holliday analyses what the effect of the recent change in the Ogden rate to minus 0.75% will be for insurers and reinsurers, as well as what it could mean for brokers.
Insurance Cares: We must work together
Axa’s Brendan McCafferty calls on the sector to join forces to help the most vulnerable customers as the insurer endorses the Insurance Cares campaign.
Broking success: Richard Dornan, Premium Choice
Growth driven: Richard Dornan, underwriting and business development director at Premium Choice, explains how the broker has carved a niche for itself but is expanding into new areas.
Blog: Comply with GDPR or risk a £17.5m fine
It’s one year until GDPR data regulations are fully in force. Data expert Steve Sands of Synectics Solutions explains what this means for brokers and urges them to act now.
Blog: Allianz and LV, a tie-up that could turn others green with envy?
Insurance Age content director Jonathan Swift picks through the potential of an Allianz - LV tie up to look at how both businesses might mutually benefit.
Ex-FSA chairman Adair Turner joins Chubb
Lord Turner takes up non-executive role at the insurer.
Are you in on the Act?
Ageas’ Rob Hopkins explains why the Enterprise Act can be a positive for the insurance sector.
Blog: Swinton - from high street hero to high street heartbreak
Insurance Age content director Jonathan Swift reflects on Swinton's latest branch closures and puts it in some historical perspective
Henderson’s former chairman Fred Gibson retires from the business
He joined the firm in 2002.
AIG confirms former Marsh boss Brian Duperreault as CEO
Duperreault replaces Peter D. Hancock.
Three more senior underwriting departures from ERS
Insurer confirms staff exits one week after the news of underwriting director Mark Bacon leaving.
Opinion: Jamie Marchant on delivering customers' expectations
Threats and opportunities: Taking a view from outside the market, Jamie Marchant wonders if the insurance sector is really meeting the challenge of delivering what customers expect
Insurance gets political
Tulsi Naidu, UK chief executive at Zurich, has a message for the Prime Minister ahead of the snap General Election.