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Scale of motor insurance market shrinking laid bare
Mike Powell, insight manager for banking and general insurance at Defaqto, examines why there are now 14% fewer insurance brands selling comprehensive car insurance than there were 10 years ago plus what features have been stripped out of standard policies.
Regulatory compliance & Consumer Duty: Strategies for financial firms
The implementation of the Consumer Duty regulation in July 2023 ushered in a new era of consumer protection in the UK's financial services sector. With full compliance required since July 2024, this whitepaper provides an essential guide for insurance brokers to meet the regulatory requirements.
ESG Spotlight: The ESG opportunity for SME brokers
Insurers are waking up to the huge opportunity ESG offers in the SME space – and they need brokers on board. This spotlight highlights the emergence of green products and initiatives, and how forward-thinking brokers can seize new opportunities within the SME space.
Creating specialist schemes
In this video, Andy Talbot, director of marketing, broker and schemes, talks about ARAG's approach to setting up specialist commercial and personal schemes for brokers, insurers and MGAs, to cater to the needs of clients in a specific market niche.
Reflecting on the government’s foray into the professional indemnity insurance market for fire safety assessors
In the wake of the government’s short-lived intervention into the professional indemnity market for fire safety assessors, this article looks at how effective it was and whether problems persist today.
Infusing GenAI into insurance
Generative AI (GenAI) could revolutionise the insurance industry. Insurers unprepared for significant changes and new value sources may miss out on its potential. This paper highlights GenAI's most impactful opportunities and demonstrates its real-life applications in the insurance sector.
Fraud Spotlight: Working together to prevent insurance fraud
The fight against insurance fraud is a complex and multifaceted challenge that requires a concerted effort across the market. This article highlights the barriers to effective collaboration and how disparate elements can be aligned to create an effective market-wide fraud prevention strategy.
HSB Knowledge Squad Podcast: The role of business computer insurance in an evolving digital world
In HSB’s latest Knowledge Squad podcast, Mathew Prentice, Stacey Sheridan and Andy Meanock discuss how evolving working trends are impacting business computer-related insurance risks, and what key computer equipment exposures businesses need to consider.
Evolving the insurance claims supply chain
Insurers and brokers are re-evaluating their supply chain strategies in the face of ongoing resource scarcity, and outsourcing is becoming more prevalent in today’s claims management world. This article examines the rise of outsourcing in a resource-scarce world.
Airbnb and holiday lettings: What to do with the staycation boom
Holiday home lettings and Airbnb have surged in popularity with many holidaymakers choosing to rent ‘homes’ rather than stay in a hotel. This article addresses the most important questions for those thinking of tapping into this growing market including key insurance considerations.