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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Blog: Market challenges make it the ideal time for brokers to digitise
Insurance brokers are more important than ever in the current economic climate, as the cost-of-living crisis drives customers to seek out the best insurance deals. This article highlights why now is the ideal time for brokers to digitise in order to reduce the impact of market uncertainty.
How brokers can boost organic customer acquisition through lead generation
From specialist commercial players to mass market personal lines, lead generation has been part of the broker sales armoury for years. But with a greater focus on digital channels and data, this article explores how the practice is evolving.
In depth: Legal expenses cover… needed more than ever?
Clients may want brokers to advise on how to reduce premiums on legal insurance, but this is the one add-on to hang onto according to providers. This content highlights the value of legal expenses cover and why reducing cover could prove to be a false economy.
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.
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.