Will covenant reforms change the insurance industry? Alistair Body writes…   Covenant reforms are on the cards thanks to the government’s desire to reduce regulation and enhance employee rights. Their policy paper “Smarter Regulation to grow the economy” was published in May 2023 and outlines employment reforms; part of which includes a limitation on non-compete […]

Let’s play a game. A board game, actually. If, like me, you’ve played one too many games over the festive period, it’s probably the last thing on your mind. But here’s why: I have read that more than a third of UK adults believe children who are good at playing board games, like Monopoly, are […]

Market conditions 2020 – What lies ahead? 19 June 2020 Background Over the last 15-20 years insurance buyers have enjoyed a soft market cycle largely driven by an oversupply of capacity in the market.  This has resulted in reduced premiums and enhanced policy coverage as insurers compete for market share. The prolonged soft market cycle […]

Does your business have 2020 vision? As a brokerage owner, it’s good to take a step back from the daily hustle and review your strategies to determine what’s worth keeping, what’s worth adding, and what needs to go. Think about the gains you could make over the course of the year by simply swapping out […]

A day in the life of a Momentum private client broker. Karen Jackson is a private client broker who has worked at Momentum since 2010. She is one of a team of four who look after personal lines. In particular, Karen deals with high-net-worth clients. She also works on standard household, motor and caravan. When […]