Blogs and News

Future gazing

5 March 2018

A range of our experts came together throughout December to share their business predictions for the year ahead.

9 mindset steps in the digital transformation journey

Peter J Reynolds 19 October 2017

Exploring nine points along the transformation timeline, from first understanding what it means to your business, to finally judging whether it’s been a success.

Cyber security: why your people are your most effective defence

Nick Wilding 12 September 2017

When the majority of successful cyber attacks succeed because of human error, are you doing enough to stop them?

Honesty is the best policy – Ted should have known better!

5 September 2017

The Court of Appeal recently considered a £3m business interruption and a consequential loss claim by Ted Baker arising from an employee theft of £1m worth of stock from warehouses in London (wow! that’s a lot of clothes you might be thinking).

5 things we've learnt about automation

Chris McKibbin 1 September 2017

Over three decades we’ve gained a huge amount of practical experience in transforming and running operations. But, in the last few years, we’ve also learnt a lot about how automation can play a key part in this and how it can be implemented successfully.

Applying technology for competitive advantage

26 January 2016

In their ‘London Matters’ publication, the London Market Association signalled there is substantial opportunity for those organisations that can reduce the cost of doing business to increase competitive advantage. In the face of this challenge, and with technology remaining a major disruptor in the market, here are ten reasons you should speak to us.

Improving target operating models should be at top of agenda for insurers

4 June 2015

In the battle to improve growth options, operational efficiencies and ultimately profitability, improving target operating models should be at top of the agenda for insurers.

Capita Insurance Services & Intelligent Insurer MGA report 2015

11 May 2015

Recently I sat down with Intelligent Insurer to discuss their 2015 MGA Market review, which provided interesting insights into the state of the MGA market.

How can we support talent in the MGA industry?

16 April 2015

Over the last six weeks or so, a number of MGAs have launched in the London market, led by well known, experienced practitioners such as Concordia and Horizon. Whilst it is great that the MGA market is growing, I agree with a recent initiative from the MGAA which focuses on the need to improve the talent that is available to lead MGAs.

Improving credit control is vital as the market tries to manage costs and deliver profitability

1 April 2015

The market faces significant challenges in the current pricing environment, whilst at the same time needing to effectively utilise capital to build a business that can grow into the opportunities that new, often international markets, represent. The market must make as much finance available as possible to its businesses if it is to boost results and drive the needed market innovation.

MGAs and Regulation

27 February 2015

The market currently operates two MGA models, an independent, stand alone MGA and a MGA that is a subsidiary of a broker.

Collaboration is key if London market is to compete in increasingly global market

5 January 2015

Like most of us in the market, I read the recent London Market Group’s (LMG) report on the competitive position of London with great interest. The report highlighted the challenges the market faces, challenges which, if effectively addressed, offer huge opportunities for increased international expansion and operational efficiency.