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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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Which? finds 48% of people making claims experience at least one problem
In-depth analysis found that 48% of all people making a claim about home, travel, motor and pet insurance experienced at least one problem in their claims journey. This article highlights why Which? has called on the FCA to take tough action against firms over claims handling failures.
Aviva research points to “daunting” recruitment landscape for brokers
More brokers are recruiting, vacancies are taking longer to fill, and firms are paying more than expected for new hires. That is the scale of the recruitment challenge for the broking industry according to the latest Aviva Broker Barometer data. Read this article to find out more.
How specialist incubators are helping fuel MGA growth
The managing general agent sector is booming, creating increased demand for specialists who can help set up would-be MGAs. This article explores this world of ‘incubators’, and highlights how they can help fledging businesses.
Event insurance – how is the sector evolving to meet the changing risk landscape?
While the event sector has rebounded post-Covid, it still faces a host of challenges. This article examines how brokers can help organisers both manage and mitigate risks to soften the blow if they have to cancel or postpone a planned event due to factors out of their control.
Underinsurance: The silent threat to UK homeowners and how brokers can help combat it
Insurance brokers are well-positioned to collaborate with insurers to combat the underinsurance gap in the property market. This article explores a four-point plan for brokers as to how this can be achieved.
Underinsurance concerns mount as HNW clients cut cover
Ecclesiastical, surveyed 100 brokers finding 29% believe all HNW clients are underinsured, up by 4% on a similar poll one year ago. With a quarter of clients reducing cover during the past year, this article explores growing concerns about high-net-worth underinsurance.
Over half of businesses have no flood action plan
A survey by Previsco has revealed that 54% of public sector and private companies do not have an action plan in place to deal with the increased risk of flooding. This article explores the risks for businesses and the importance of a flood action plan.
Broker HNW clients less concerned about underinsurance than a year ago
A survey of 250 HNW individuals conducted by Ecclesiastical found that more than a third (35%) of wealthy individuals admit they can’t remember the last time they had their art and collections valued. This article explores how brokers can seize this opportunity to talk to their HNW customers.
How can the insurance industry bust ghost brokers for good?
With ghost broking a growing and persistent threat to the insurance industry, this article investigates whether technology is making the problem more prevalent – or easier for insurers to spot.
Blog: Are conflicting messages on risk controls and rates eroding trust in cyber expertise?
Is a failure to heed the cyber insurance lessons of the past undermining efforts to shore up its sustainable future? Ian Summerfield, head of cyber at Pen Underwriting, discusses whether conflicting messages on risk controls and rates are eroding trust in cyber expertise.