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Sentiment Survey Open: share your views
The Spring 2016 Sentiment Survey is now open for brokers to get their opinions heard.
The Stats: March 2016
Fears abound over the likelihood of another global downturn and many economic and financial indices paint a less than promising picture. The Acturis commercial lines indices for the fourth quarter of 2015 also raises some concerns when compared to the…
Plugging into the network
Networks are becoming increasingly popular amongst brokers, but what are the advantages and pitfalls of joining up? Research by Insurance Age reveals the state of the market
The Stats: February 2016
The private car insurance market has been on a mild roller-coaster ride over the last 12 months, according to the Average Premium Index from SSP.
Broker business picks up at fastest pace since 2014
CBI/PwC survey reveals that business volumes increased in the last quarter of 2015 and are set for “robust growth” over next three months.
The Stats: December 2015
As winter approaches, the world of commercial insurance has already experienced a relatively cold and dark period.
Sentiment survey: Autumn 2015 results revealed
Ageas broker distribution director Chris Dobson talks through the results with an eye on consolidation and insurer M&A, regulation and schemes.
Sentiment Survey November 2015: Scheme a little scheme for me
One of the strongest messages to come out of the latest Ageas-sponsored Sentiment Survey is the immense opportunities brokers see in schemes business. I have to confess this is music to my ears.
The Stats: November 2015
The market for agricultural and farm insurance has been relatively flat over the last 12 months, according to the Average Premium Index from SSP.
Sentiment Survey Autumn 2015: Sneak peek
Ageas broker distribution director, Chris Dobson talks to Insurance Age commissioning editor Siân Barton about IPT, renewal premiums and broker numbers.
The Stats: October 2015
The last twelve months have been relatively flat for the holiday homes insurance market for properties within the United Kingdom, judging by the latest statistics from SSP.
The Stats: September 2015 – The Acturis Premium Index
The Acturis indices for the second quarter of 2015 have revealed a calm period that saw most lines staying relatively flat. However there was still plenty to debate for our experts with four indices moving downwards and three of them moving slightly…
The stats – July 2015
The combined liability market has had a tough year with several steep falls and only a few peaks upwards, judging by the latest statistics from SSP.
Video: Spring Sentiment Survey revealed
The first Sentiment Survey of 2015 is out now. Here Ageas CEO for insurance, François-Xavier Boisseau, exclusively shares his views on the results.
Sentiment survey May 2015: A world of change
As Britain looks forward to possible change brought by the 2015 election, whether by means of a new leading party, a new coalition or simply new policies, I began to consider which views expressed by brokers in the Sentiment Survey are changing and which…
Video: Spring Sentiment Survey 2015
Take a sneak peek at our first Sentiment Survey of 2015 with Ageas CEO for insurance, François-Xavier Boisseau.
Insurance salaries lagging behind other sectors
Only 6% of employees in the insurance sector received pay rises in 2014.
Insurers less trusted than banks
EY survey shows consumers place more trust in banks and drug companies with just 7% having complete trust in their provider.
State of the broking sector
Brokers have mixed opinions on insurers, but many wish the providers cared more about building relationships.
Research shows how UK buys car insurance online
Market researchers team up to provide consumer insight.
Optimism falls as business volumes decline in general insurance sector
Insurance brokers' outlook improved as profitability stayed stable.
Brokers expect car insurance industry to grow by 14% by 2019
New research shows industry is optimistic.