Insurance Age
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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In-depth: Stand out in the schemes market
Developing a robust book of specialist schemes business provides insurance brokers with an opportunity to stand out in a crowded commercial market. This in-depth provides some top tips on how brokers can develop successful schemes across a range of niche areas.
Commission vs fees?
The Financial Conduct Authority has implied that it is inevitable fees will replace broker commissions despite wailing, gnashing of teeth and well-intentioned protestations from some in the broker community. Peter Robinson of Prizm Solutions considers the impact of professionalism on the debate.
Wellbeing at work
The much discussed new normal is upon us. But what does this mean for leaders of organisations and how much are they going to have to learn to adapt to these new conditions? This article considers how leaders need to adapt to ensure happy and healthy teams.
Survival of the regulatory-fittest
In this article, former FCA insider Michael Sicsic considers how regulatory reform will hit the broker market.
The future for personal lines
In this article, LV Broker’s Mike Crane reflects on the impact of consolidation, pricing practices, trust and asks if brokers are well placed to take advantage of the developments.
In-depth: How brokers can still succeed in personal lines
This content explores how brokers in the personal lines space can gain the upper hand over direct writers and how technology as well as regulation are creating fresh opportunities for intermediaries.
What insurance support do smaller brokers need?
Among the hubbub of Broker Expo, AXA Insurance and a selected panel of broker representatives gathered to discuss what smaller brokers are looking for in terms of insurance support within the industry. This article outlines four themes that emerged from the discussion.
In-depth: The digital age - An attitude adjustment
For the insurance industry, the pandemic did more than shift conversations online – it shifted the way people want to interact with businesses and buy their products. This content focuses on how the pandemic has accelerated digital adoption for brokers and how the market has changed.
Remote working - what the FCA expects
The FCA has recently published its expectations for remote and hybrid working within regulated businesses - including insurance brokers. This article explores how Financial Conduct Authority rules could impact on home and hybrid working.
In-depth: The digital age
It seems we are all sailing into a digital future whether we like it or not, but what exactly does it mean to be a digital broker and where is this digital tide taking the sector? This article explores the meaning of ‘digital’ and what brokers must do to get ahead.