Brokerbility
Allianz and Aviva take top slots in Brokerbility’s insurer partner satisfaction survey
Allianz has been voted in first place by Brokerbility members in its latest poll on service satisfaction from key insurer partners as Aviva topped the rankings in the underwriting category.
Ecclesiastical strikes third scheme deal of 2023 with Towergate Care
Ecclesiastical has continued its expansion into the scheme space by partnering with Towergate Care to offer property capacity for larger care home providers.
Broker Insights snaps up James Hallam as latest client
Broker Insights, the data analytics specialist, has signed James Hallam, part of the Seventeen Group.
Has the FCA’s new appointed representatives regime agenda hurt the sector?
The Financial Conduct Authority’s new regime for appointed representatives came into force in December last year. It puts a fresh burden on those working in the AR sector. What has the impact been?
Passing the £1,000,000 milestone
It is a cliché, but there is a saying that the first million is the hardest. With this in mind, Jonathan Swift canvassed opinions from broker founders to find out their experiences of passing this number in gross written premium or – in some cases –…
AR powerhouse Gauntlet exits Willis Towers Watson Networks to join rival
Gauntlet Group, the appointed representative network, has joined a new network to bolster its proposition to members.
Brokerbility’s John Dunn on how to counter poor insurer service
Intermediaries do not have to accept poor insurer service and be done with it, argues Brokerbility managing director John Dunn. Strategic partnerships and a better use of data can help improve trading and smoothe the client-broker relationship.
Brokers should push for 12-month BI indemnity periods to be extended
The 12-month indemnity period in business interruption insurance cover should be consigned to history and replaced with a minimum 18- to 24-month one as standard.
Brokers waiting on insurers and tech vendors to demonstrate value of AI and ChatGPT
Brokers are unlikely to actively embrace artificial intelligence and explore the potential of ChatGPT until insurers and technology vendors have demonstrated their value, and none need fear that they will replace them in giving advice.
In Depth: Building a USP to make a broker network stand out
Networks are playing an increasingly important role in helping build and grow the independent broking successes of the future. With so much competition to choose from though, how are these businesses looking to differentiate themselves? Martin Friel…
Brokerbility adds A-One as member
A-One Insurance Group has joined Brokerbility, becoming the first member to sign up after the network unveiled a refreshed proposition in April.
Hear from WTW, Gallagher, Movo, Brokerbility and Applied at the next Broker Breakfast session
The next Insurance Age Broker Breakfast will take place on Wednesday 14 June in Bristol.
Broker Insights rolls out tech upgrade as it covers 20% of broker market
Broker Insights has rolled out a technology upgrade, as it hits a key milestone of covering more than £2bn of commercial gross written premium.
Brokers need to get on the front foot and mirror fee increases of lawyers and accountants
Brokers should follow the lead of other professional services and not be sheepish when it comes to putting up client fees to reflect the value they add.
Brokerbility refreshes proposition to build back better
Brokerbility has launched a five-band framework as it seeks to grow its community of brokers, Insurance Age can reveal.
Brokerbility teams up with Broker Insights on bespoke service for members
Brokerbility has signed up with data provider Broker Insights to deliver a bespoke platform for members, Insurance Age can reveal.
FCA boss Brewis to address Consumer Duty concerns at Insurance Age event
Matthew Brewis, director of insurance at the Financial Conduct Authority, has been confirmed as the keynote speaker for the first Insurance Age Broker Breakfast event in Leeds next month.
Ex-Brokerbility boss Julie Rayson-Flynn joins Towergate
Towergate Insurance Brokers has appointed former Brokerbility director Julie Rayson-Flynn to the newly created role of national broking director.
Brokerbility strikes first schemes deal with Ecclesiastical
Ecclesiastical has become the new insurance partner for Brokerbility’s bricks and mortar scheme, taking over from Aviva.
In-depth: Good or bad? The looming regulation of broker software houses
Broker software houses likely face regulation amid a new law before parliament. The impending regulation has triggered debate over whether it will protect customers or add more cost and paperwork for brokers as Saxon East discovers
John Dunn named MD of Brokerbility as Julie Rayson-Flynn departs
John Dunn has been appointed to the role of managing director of Brokerbility, with responsibility for leading the network as Julie Rayson-Flynn leaves after 15 years with the business.