Insight and expertise

Jan 06, 2022

Coping with Covid - the outlook for businesses

The pandemic has tested business to the extreme, with some sectors more impacted than others. Glen Clarke, Head of Strategy & Propositions examines the challenges and the continued role of the insurance industry in supporting customers.

Nov 17, 2021

Rethinking supply chain models in the aftermath of Covid-19

Supply chain issues continue to make the headlines with both Brexit and the Covid-19 pandemic being cited as key contributing factors. Our article examines potential consequences associated with supply chain disruption, and how companies can best protect themselves by rethinking their supply chain models.

Oct 25, 2021

A BIBA brokers' guide to managing the after effects of COVID-19

Though we are approaching a possible end to the crisis caused by the COVID pandemic, the virus will continue to influence how we all live and how we do business. In this examination of the after effects of COVID-19 we consider how different business sectors and their insurances have been impacted as well as the emergence of 'zombie' companies.

Oct 19, 2021

What's in STOR?

The balance of energy supply and demand is something that most of us not only take for granted, but don’t even consider. However there are times that unexpected events can result in demand being greater than forecast and so the Grid carries a ‘reserve’ of electrical energy for such eventualities.

Sep 28, 2021

Continuing to combat underinsurance

As the UK emerges from lockdown, and more than a year after Brexit, we consider how insurance requirements have been shaped by recent events, plus the role of the industry in educating customers about the risks of underinsurance.

Sep 23, 2021

Why business should prioritise engineering inspection and maintenance

This article examines why both activities are vitally important, plus specific associated health and safety requirements, and the potential pitfalls of not keeping equipment in safe, working order.

Sep 06, 2021

Insurance and the 'transportation transformation'

Most modern forms of transportation have remained fundamentally unchanged for decades; we could be on the cusp of a 'transportation transformation'. So what could the future of mobility look like and how might it affect the insurance industry?

Aug 31, 2021

Underinsurance top tips: Overcoming the issue of underinsurance

Underinsurance isn't a new concept and has always been an issue for businesses of all sizes. Here are some practical steps that brokers can tell customers to help reduce the chance of underinsurance.

Aug 26, 2021

EV is the future… but are fleet managers ready to transition?

The phased ban on new petrol and diesel cars is going to have a seismic impact on the motor market. Influencing which vehicles are bought and how they are run, the move brings a range of challenges for fleet managers.