Intermediaries do not have to accept poor insurer service and be done with it, argues Brokerbility managing director John Dunn. Strategic partnerships and a better use of data can help improve trading and smooth the client-broker relationship.

Networks are playing an increasingly important role in helping build and grow the independent broking successes of the future.

Brokers are unlikely to actively embrace artificial intelligence and explore the potential of ChatGPT until insurers and technology vendors have demonstrated their value, and none need fear that they will replace them in giving advice.

Richard Ingleby, managing director of Castlemead Insurance Brokers, highlights the importance of independent intermediaries and the need for more younger employees to infiltrate the sector.

Brokerbility today announces that A-One Insurance Group has become the latest member of its community network of independent brokers. A-One will now benefit from Brokerbility’s strong insurer relationships and services, to drive business growth and the development of its people.

Michelle South, Director of Operations, Brokerbility & Schemes Director recently took part in the Insurance Age Broker Breakfast panel debate.