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Insights

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Managing stress for better health, happiness and a stronger business

Stress is a subject that is relevant to all of us - and particularly so in 2022, after all that we have experienced in the last 2 years.

How to pitch a schemes idea

In our recent broker survey, 45% of brokers who are already placing schemes or thinking of doing so consider it to be a growth area*. But how do you pitch a scheme idea to an insurer? What is it that your potential partners need to know? Here are 5 quick considerations for that first meeting with an insurer.

Does the journey and story behind a piece of art add to its value?

The insurance valuation of fine art by great artists, whether historical or contemporary, is not a simple assessment. It’s a process that’s sensitive to context, circumstance and history which covers the journey and the story behind each piece.

COVID-19 casualties: Unpack the liability curve for Public Liability (PL) and Employer Liability (EL) claims

The post-pandemic period brings a specific liability issue in its slipstream.

How are traditional auction houses changing?

It’s fantastic to see so many new artists’ work coming to the fore all over the globe, and how the role of buying and selling fine art is evolving to attract new audiences.

Education risk barometer 2021

An in-depth research report exploring the immediate and emerging risks in education today.

Specialism is a spectrum - but which are you?

We surveyed 200 specialist brokers nationwide across key sectors. Using this data we gained deeper insight from a series of round tables involving over 30 senior executives from as many brokers nationwide. We discovered that being a specialist means different things to different brokers.

What makes fine art?

A webinar exploring what makes art ‘fine’ and the skills behind valuation and specialist protection in a changing market

Charity - mental health and wellbeing

44% of charities report an increase in colleague mental health concerns, our latest sector survey shows.

Education - mental health and wellbeing

Key concerns and challenges faced as a sector by school leaders are managing the mental health and wellbeing of staff and pupils.

Schemes should be a true partnership

When it comes to running a Scheme, one thing stands out above all else – the importance of the long-term relationship between broker and insurer.

FCA Policy Statement - Fair Value

Unravel the latest Policy Statement from the FCA on Fair Value with videos from RWA Consultants.