Intermediary and Broker support
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Intermediary and Broker support
In depth: Could legal expenses have a role to play as the landlord pressure cooker reaches boiling point?
Specialist legal expenses cover has the potential to turn down the heat as those renting out property face challenges on all fronts, including from the Renters (Reform) Bill. Read this article to find out more.
Meeting the challenge of avoiding underinsurance in HNW properties
Amid inflation and irregular surveying, high-net-worth buildings are potentially more at risk of underinsurance than ever before. This article outlines how brokers can help clients to reduce this risk.
Broking telematics under the spotlight as motor insurers withhold or pull capacity
The broking telematics market has had a few setbacks of late with Unipol pulling capacity and Lumun pivoting to become an MGA. This article sheds light on why there are positive signs on the road ahead too.
A broker's guide to how evolving working trends are impacting computer-related risks
HSB commissioned a survey of workers to understand the opportunities and challenges arising from modern working practices in relation to computer insurance. Designed for brokers, this report highlights the implications for UK businesses and the crucial role brokers can play in supporting clients.
Video Q&A: FullCircl CEO and co-founder Andrew Yates
Following its partnership with Acturis to integrate its SmartBroker solution, FullCircl CEO and co-founder Andrew Yates explains the benefits for brokers and future plans for the business. Watch this video Q&A to find out more.
The benefits and potential pitfalls of broker clubs
This article investigates the evolution of broker clubs, and whether they remain as attractive to intermediaries as they were in the past.
A return of cash flow underwriting - is this common sense or a kamikaze approach?
Talk is growing of a return to cash flow underwriting. Popular in the 1980s and 1990s, this is when insurers underwrote unprofitably, but were covered by strong returns. This article highlights some concerns about why insurance could be heading for the ultimate race to the bottom.
What impact has the rising cost of borrowing had on broking M&A?
The broking sector has continued to see significant activity when it comes to mergers and acquisitions despite potential barriers and a dwindling number of larger targets. This article discusses whether inflation and rising interest rates might be the headwinds that finally dampen the appetite for…
In-depth: Succession planning
This article looks at how insurers can assist intermediaries with recruiting and training potential future leaders, and what the industry is doing to support smaller brokers that are looking to exit and need M&A guidance.
How brokers can use data & technology to build a more customer-centric future
Businesses are defined by how they respond to crises and brokers are defined by their ability to assist businesses when crises occur. This content focuses on what the future of insurance looks like and how brokers can use data and technology to identify new growth opportunities within the SME space.