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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Debating chamber: Keeping it local
Insurance brokers with ties to the community they work in are in a unique position to thrive after the rise of shopping local during the pandemic. This article highlights the increasing value of community brokers.
Can trust ever be re-won?
The confusion over business interruption during the pandemic has damaged the insurance industry. This article discusses whether the damage can be undone.
In-depth: Niche markets - Getting to grips with the gig economy
The gig economy is growing fast and extends far beyond delivery and taxi services, which are often seen as the mainstays of this sector. This article investigates how the insurance industry is responding to new ways of working and what the opportunities and challenges are for brokers.
New ways of working in HNW
The high net worth (HNW) sector faces unique challenges in 2022. This article explains what the future could hold for brokers.
Mental health in insurance toolkit
Insurance Age has teamed up with Mental Health in Business to bring the broker space a clear set of advice about maintaining good mental health amid a time of stress and uncertainty.
In-depth: SME - Reinventing the high street
Many SMEs have had to change the way they work during the pandemic. This in-depth explores how the insurance needs of SMEs have changed and how brokers can help support businesses emerging from the Covid-19 crisis.
Debating chamber: The next generation
Why would someone want to pursue a career in insurance when they could just as easily work in tech, finance, consulting, renewable energy or any other popular sector? This article focuses on how to attract the insurance leaders of the future.
Senior Managers and Certification Regime: Beyond compliance
From 31 March 2021 the scope of SMCR requirements was extended to cover conduct training and breach reporting for all staff. Sicsic Advisory’s Nindy Mellett highlights how insurance brokers can embed new conduct rules for better business.
Reputation recovery
Recent commentary and media coverage about the FCA’s business interruption insurance test case has hit the reputation of the insurance profession. The Society of Insurance Broking’s Kevin Hancock explains why brokers must take a proactive role in rebuilding perceptions of insurance.
Video: The potential of premium finance - How insurance brokers can make the most of 2021
Hear from Bundeep Singh Rangar, CEO of PremFina, as he outlines how insurance brokers can make the most of premium finance opportunities in 2021 and how the market has changed since the pandemic hit back in March.