Opinion
Pointing the finger
What exactly does the FSA do to warrant all the cash it takes from brokers and tax payers? Our anonymous columnist would love to find out
Bean Counters 1, Consumers 0
A bad personal claims experience leads Nigel Dyer to question how some insurers achieve their loss ratios
Fighting for justice
It is time for the insurance industry to show some courage and take a moral stand against referral fees, says Tony Cornell
Insurance Age video: Amii conference 2011
Liz McMahon interviews key delegates at the Association of Medical Insurance Intermediaries (Amii) 2011 conference.
Editor’s letter – July 2011
“As a broker, it must be pretty galling to see a small desert rodent with a ridiculous accent representing an industry that is worth billions”
A missed opportunity
Just having a website is not enough to attract traffic. Digital marketing expert Mike Berry issues a wake-up call to brokers
A mis-selling disaster
If the PPI protection scandal leaves a bill for £10bn, it could turn into a battle for survival for many brokers, says Tony Cornell
What would Lord Mansfield do?
Can the government fine motorists who haven’t insured a car that is off the road? It’s a question Tony Bridgland thinks was settled in 1777
Cleaning up the wreckage
By adding value and flexibility to the claims process, we can help to repair the image of the motor sector, says Paul Hoyle
Editor’s letter – June 2011
I think the front cover says it all. For many brokers, moving into the online world is a leap of faith and not one that should be taken lightly. But there is momentum. Every insurer executive is talking about e-trading and they’re desperate for you, the…
Motoring along
Insurers need to think carefully before introducing private car profit sharing, explains Tony Cornell.
Editor’s letter – May 2011
Judging by our reportage on regulation, the powers that be in Whitehall have no intention of relieving the pressure on brokers. This is despite the fact that the British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) commissioned independent research that found…
Acquisitions: the price is wrong
When selling your business, brokers need to be realistic on price and put emotion to one side, says Paul Anscombe
Editor’s letter – April 2011
As you can see, there’s a big focus on networks this month. Once seen as an anomaly, they are now a firmly established aspect of the market. And one way they have often sold themselves is that they are a security blanket. The claim is that they can…
The consolidator bubble: refunding lessons
Tony Cornell reflects on the problems of excess capital in the market and the effect on long-term growth.
Polly C - the hottest insurance gossip
The regulatory oar It's no secret that the regulator is taking a more intrusive approach to its duties but word has reached Polly that a number of larger broking firms have been receiving particular and rather costly attention.
Editor's letter - March 2011
Well, it's different isn't it? It's taken a lot of thought, time and energy to get to this stage and, thankfully, we're all really pleased with the results of the new Insurance Age.
Editor's comment - February 2011
As you are no doubt aware from this month's cover story, brokers are facing another year of heavy, heavy levies from the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS).
Polly C - the hottest insurance gossip
Polly was delighted to spend a January evening in the company of the charming communications peeps at BGL Group, owner of Comparethemarket.com among other things.
Agenda: KIC 2010 results and 2011 outlook
Letter to president Petrov Arverbeyev Kazakhstan Insurance Company
Your opinions: Brokers needed in fight against fraud
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Viewpoint: Changing tactics
The market is buzzing with talk about the introduction of variable commission on individual commercial policies. Malcolm Smith asks what the implications will be for brokers, insurers and policyholders.
Editor's comment - January 2011
Here we go again. Another year, another set of woes. The economy has only improved slightly, premium rates still show no sign of real hardening and insurers still seem hell bent on self-sacrifice in the name of growth. I feel for you brokers, I really do…
Your opinions: One in four pay off other driver
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