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At Insurance Age we believe information gives you an edge, particularly in complex markets. That’s why we cover the UK insurance broking sector more than anyone else – it helps our customers make better business decisions.
Insurance Age is the UK’s only broker-dedicated source of in-depth insight and analysis on all aspects of the profession.
With so much uncertainty and change in this market, industry participants need trusted, detailed intelligence and analysis on what it means for their companies and careers, their clients and competitors.
That’s where Insurance Age comes in. For well over 30 years Insurance Age has delivered unmatched coverage of complex issues that are ignored or under-reported elsewhere. We regularly break stories, but are not trying to compete in the provision of real-time news. Instead, we look at topics in detail, assess the implications, speak with the market, regulators and other stakeholders, and write more detailed, analytical pieces than anyone else.
Ultimately our users are able to make better, more informed decisions thanks to the information we provide. And they’ve been relying on our intelligence in various formats for decades.
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My Perfect Broker Week: Clear Group’s Phil Williams
What would a perfect working week look like for an insurance broker? In this article, Phil Williams, Clear Group COO, shares his thoughts.
My Perfect Broker Week: Allied Westminster’s Gavin Mitchell
To tie in with the first-ever UK Broker Week, we asked our speakers to outline what their perfect working week would look like. Gavin Mitchell, managing director, Allied Westminster (Insurance Services) shares his thoughts.
My Perfect Broker Week: Clear Group’s Howard Lickens
Ahead of Insurance Age’s UK Broker Week, Clear Group executive chairman Howard Lickens outlines what his perfect working week would look like.
My Perfect Broker Week: WTW's Dave Fletcher
To tie in with the first-ever UK Broker Week, Insurance Age asked our speakers to outline what their perfect working week would look like. In this article, Dave Fletcher, regional director Wales & West, WTW outlines his thoughts.
My Perfect Broker Week: Ashley Page’s Ashley Rogoff
Ahead of Insurance Age’s UK Broker Week, Ashley Page managing director at Ashley Rogoff provides his thoughts on what his perfect working week would look like.
In-depth: High net worth
Insurance Age looks at some of the current big issues in the HNW market, including the appetite for non-standard motor and the role of managing general agents, and why service is key for this demanding and varied client base.
The FCA: 10 years on
On 1 April 2013, insurance brokers faced a new regulatory dawn as the baton passed from the Financial Services Authority to the Financial Conduct Authority. Insurance Age has canvassed opinion throughout the market to find out views on how the first decade has gone.
Brokers face ‘fair value’ dilemma on premium finance amid interest rate rises
Brokers are faced with a dilemma as interest rates rise. The Financial Conduct Authority’s demand for them to offer ‘fair value’ products is at the forefront of their minds when they decide how to deal with the customer. Read this article to find out more.
How long have directly authorised independent brokers got left?
In this article, Lea Cheesbrough, managing director at Movo Partnership, discusses why the appointment representative model is becoming the preferred choice for start-up brokers and why independent firms are looking to switch.
How the perils of limited or unreliable information can lead to underinsurance
In this article, Paul Mayer, valuations manager at Sedgwick highlights why brokers need to work with policyholders to push for better quality and more frequent surveys to combat underinsurance.