Opinion
‘The Gallagher Way’ to the top
Arthur J Gallagher faces a number of challenges as it deals with the aftermath of its recent acquisition spree, says Tony Cornell
Editor's letter - May 2014
“To me it all still adds up to good news. Growth opportunities are there but will be hard won”
Profile: Broker building
With a flurry of acquisitions and the challenge of integrating them into the Arthur J Gallagher fold, UK commercial director Janice Deakin has a very busy time ahead of her, writes Caitlin Morrison
Manchester here we come
Biba CEO Steve White tells Emmanuel Kenning what has been going on at the broker body and what to expect at this year’s “customer, customer, customer” focused conference in Manchester
Ranting and raving about regulation
Tony Cornell asks why motor traders are not regulated when they sell a £30,000 car but a small add-on insurance product is deemed to be a case of mis-selling
Deputy editor’s letter - April 2014
“The FCA has got brokers guessing as to how this will impact their selling practices, not to mention their back pockets”
Full recovery mode
The Chancellor’s prediction of strong growth in GDP could point to a resurgence for the commercial insurance market, says Paul Upton
Traditional insurance fails to keep pace
Technology is changing the way people do business, but traditional insurance policies having failed to keep up are leaving gaps in cover, says Graeme Newman
Before the Flood Re
The recent floods may not have been as catastrophic as predicted, but they highlighted some potential problems for Flood Re that need attention, says Tony Cornell
Ian Stutz takes on the profile-in-focus challenge
Find out the one item he wouldn't be able to live without.
Editor’s letter - March 2014
“The challenge for Hester is more than addressing the problems it had in Ireland”
Implications of independence
If Scotland votes for independence there will be far-reaching implications and major upheavals for insurers and brokers, says Tony Cornell
Editor’s letter - February 2014
“There is no doubting the sincerity of the IBSC wanting to have a positive impact. But questions have been raised about the clarity of the objectives”
RSA up for grabs?
With all of its problems in Ireland and a valuation that could prompt a takeover bid, RSA might not exist as an independent insurer for much longer, says Tony Cornell
What The Papers Say - January 2014
Jonathan Swift, editor in chief at Insurance Age, joins the title’s deputy editor Andrew Pearce for the latest edition of What The Papers Say.
Roundtable round-up
Insurance Age and a panel of experts discuss the lessons learned from 2013 and what to look forward to in 2014.
Video: What the Papers Say latest edition
Steve Jenkins, director of financial markets at the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII), joins Insurance Age editor Emmanuel Kenning for the latest edition of What the Papers Say.
Editor’s letter - December 2013
“On Insurance Age we have been writing about the risks around client money for more years than I wish to remember, as has the regulator”
Return to form
Commercial brokers can look forward to a good 12 months in 2014 and Tony Cornell predicts it will be the best year since the credit crunch hit in 2008
Video: Broker Expo 2013
Delegates at Broker Expo share their thoughts.
Video: What the Papers Say latest edition
Branko Bjelobaba, principal at Branko Limited, joins Insurance Age’s Caitlin Morrison for the latest edition of What The Papers Say.
Editor’s letter - November 2013
“When networks work best they should be about more than hitting insurers like a piñata and watching enhanced commissions fall out”
Profile: The bright side of life
Markerstudy Group underwriting director Gary Humphreys tells Caitlin Morrison why the firm courted Brightside and what prospects he sees for the market
Revolving doors
Unlike football, insurance is a long-term game of strategy, so why is Aviva changing its management at a rate even Chelsea can’t match? Tony Cornell asks