A special report from AM Best on the measures the (re)insurance industry is taking to mitigate the economic impact of future pandemics, has featured our client Totus Re.
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Financial advice talent gap bites hard
For a while now the financial services industry has been struggling to attract new talent, and financial advice in particular seems to be an area that is suffering for it, writes Kat Mitchell.
Back to the office for the UK (re)insurance industry
As the Lloyds market reopens, September marks the return to the office for many insurance companies and brokers. As people return to the office environment things are likely to look quite different from what they remember.
Have you considered the risks of cleaning and disinfection during the pandemic?
One of our fabulous clients Swiss Re Corporate Solutions has produced a really helpful guide of the risks bought by disinfection processes to a wide range of businesses, public spaces, and schools.
Good marketing can be more affordable than you think
A survey from financial analysts AKG and wealth manager Charles Stanley today said that 12% of financial advisers are worried about marketing costs and how they will attract new clients. However, good marketing is a lot more affordable than they perhaps think, writes Kat Mitchell.
Rise of the small marketing consultancy
A look through my Linkedin feed sees the sad story of many great marketing professionals now finding themselves out of work. With few senior level marketing roles being advertised, are we soon to see many one-man-band marketing consultancies launching and short-term in-house contract roles advertised asks Kat Mitchell?
Dividends take biggest hit in generations
It now appears that 2020 will see the biggest hit to dividends in generations, with some commentators saying it could take until 2026 for dividends to return to their 2019 level. What does this mean for retirees asks Kat Mitchell?
Pandemic driving advisers to digital marketing
Over the past few years, we have seen larger numbers of financial advisers turning to digital content marketing to reach new clients and the pandemic seems to have accelerated this trend, writes Kat Mitchell.
Shutting the stable door after the horse has bolted?
Today the Work and Pensions Select Committee finally confirmed that it will be investigating pension scams as part of its inquiry into pension freedoms, writes Kat Mitchell.
No quiet season
Usually at this time of year my diary is relatively quiet, and I find time to catch up on all my administration and planning. However, this year things seem to be picking up, writes Kat Mitchell.
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