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Broker CEO Forum 2024: Insurers ‘heart’ MGAs as they seek to place risks in ‘fragmented’ world
Carriers acknowledge that MGAs are ‘much quicker’ than them ‘from a service perspective’ – however, they do not believe these firms will ‘entirely take over’ underwriting to replace them
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The Big Question December 2024: What trends do the UKGI market need to be cognisant of heading into 2025?
With the new year fast approaching, Insurance Times quizzes industry experts on what the insurance sector should watch out for in 2025
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The Big Question November 2024: What does UKGI hope will result from Labour’s motor insurance taskforce?
In October 2024, the newly elected Labour government established a motor insurance taskforce to ’crack down on spiralling costs’ – but what does UKGI anticipate will be the key actions arising from this body and will it have the desired impact on motor premiums?
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Which are the most complained about insurers?
Market intelligence firm emphasises that ‘insurers need to do better to prevent complaints from happening’ as redress payments increase
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The final frontier: Insuring the rise of space tourism
Although appetite for commercial space tourism is gaining more traction, a lack of historical data and uniform regulation leaves insurers interested in this line of business stalling
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Incubators help MGAs take their first steps
MGA incubator models are growing in popularity, especially as support from these firms can trim nine months from the regulatory approval process for startups
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The rising prominence of moped crash for cash fraud
‘This is the physical manifestation of that type of modern fraud that anybody can become a victim of,’ says detective inspector
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The Big Question: How can brokers support directors to navigate new regulations and mitigate the risk of D&O claims?
Experts discuss how brokers can guide company directors through evolving regulations, offering strategies to mitigate the growing risks of directors and officers (D&O) claims
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Solvency ratios on the rise as UKGI market continues to face unprecedented pressures
Insurance DataLab co-founder Matt Scott dives into the the market’s latest SFCRs to draw out a number of trends
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Latest broker schemes data hints at ‘slightly improved’ trading period
’While premiums have seen increases across the board, commissions have increased at multiples of this,’ explains chief executive
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Broker networks ramp up distribution focus
’The ability to gain distribution benefits is a major driver for brokers joining networks,’ says director of policy and public affairs
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Revealed: Which firms won at the Tech and Innovation Awards 2024?
Double wins and debut successes at the 2024 Tech and Innovation Awards – was your firm among the winners?
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The Big Question: Where can the FCA streamline its rulebook in line with Consumer Duty linked review?
Insurance Times asks industry experts about where the FCA can simplify its rules to avoid duplication with Consumer Duty regulation
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What are the best performing business lines in UKGI?
Insurance DataLab reveals exclusive analysis of the five largest business lines in UK general insurance, detailing which products are currently the most profitable
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‘Calmer waters’ for reinsurance in 2024 signals innovation opportunity
However, no new startups appear to be taking advantage of ‘gradual softening’ market conditions and some reinsurers are described by primary firms as ‘opportunistic’ in their bid for growth
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MGA market continues to grow – but which are the best performing firms?
Insurance DataLab reveals which UK-based MGAs are ‘setting themselves up for a bright future’ with robust financial results
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Does premium finance need fixing?
Are premium finance products fighting underinsurance or providing ‘pain’ for ‘customers who are the least financially resilient’? Insurance Times takes a closer look…
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The Big Question: How would you describe Blueprint Two’s progress so far and is it on track to support the market efficiently?
Insurance Times asks experts about the progress of Blueprint Two and whether the digital transformation programme will be effective
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New research shows flexibility in working practices is vital in insurance sector’s war for talent
A full third of surveyed companies in the insurance sector did not mandate any days in the office according to the results of the UK Insurance Working Policy Report
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Consolidation leads to capacity squeeze in HNW market
M&A of high net worth focused businesses has created ‘one of the hardest markets’ for placing these specialist risks, says broker managing director