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Blog: Ensuring insurance broker business resilience in times of crisis
Taking a proactive approach to disaster preparedness can reduce stress and ensure that brokers recover quicker should adversity strike. In this article, Adam Tier, head of underwriting at Ansvar Insurance, outlines the steps intermediaries can take to improve their resilience.
Blog: Three event insurance trends not to be ignored in 2024
From civil commotion to climate change and changes in the duty of protection, event organisers and their brokers have a lot to consider when placing insurance this year. In this blog, Rob Carslake, head of event insurance, Hiscox UK, offers some guidance to those planning ahead in 2024.
Tis the season to be wary
Love them or loathe them, the company Christmas bash is an institution that has survived wars, pandemics and that Crazy Frog version of Last Christmas. Besides the risks associated with bringing staff together, this blog highlights why bosses also need to consider the investment they’re making.
Seven ways you can look after your family’s financial wellbeing during the cost-of-living crisis
British people are becoming more and more worried about the cost-of-living crisis. Sadly, it’s a worry that’s unlikely to go away anytime soon. This content highlights seven ways you can take back control and begin to manage your family’s financial wellbeing this year.
Six ways to improve your financial health in 2023
In recent months, debt charities have warned of a “new wave of people” being pushed into debt due to increasing rent costs and higher interest rates. ARAG’s partners at Vita Health Group have put together some top tips on how to improve your financial health in 2023.
The world of work has changed - can you?
Post-pandemic insurance brokers are still trying to get to grips with how to strike a balance when it comes to where employees work. With the battle for talent fiercer than ever, Andrew Mawson, founder of AWA, offers some advice on remaining fit for purpose in 2023 – and beyond.
Should business plans include a risk plan?
If the last two years taught us anything, it should be: prepare for the unexpected no less than the expected. This blog highlights the value of business risk plans and how insurers/reinsurers can help corporations to measure and rate specific risks.
IFRS 17: How can insurers prepare for the biggest change in insurance accounting in recent years?
Due to go live on 1st January 2023, IFRS 17 represents the biggest change in insurance accounting in recent years. This content highlights how insurers can overcome the challenges posed by cash flow matching, the benefits of automation and top tips to achieve compliance.
Retaining talent in the 'great resignation'
As we begin to move into the post-pandemic future, a shortage of employees has become a pressing concern for the insurance industry. Karen Jackman, director of regional broking at Aviva explains how the talent scarcity equation can be turned around to transform the workforce for the future.
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.