Pensions may not rank among the top ten insurance companies in terms of growth, but their sales are increasing and now account for one-third of all sales. Aviva recently became the largest insurance broking company in the United Kingdom, with group CEO Mark Wilson adding pensions to his title. Aviva is now neck and neck with Admiral in the table for the title of the largest insurance broker, although none of the three makes a large profit. Aviva had the highest revenue of the three, at £8.1 billion, but other brokerages make more money from Aviva, and some brokers are focusing solely on pensions as the primary driver of growth.
Who is the best insurance broker?
It can be difficult to find an answer to this question because the term broker encompasses all types of insurance salespeople. Because insurers define their broker classification, policies differ from one another. Some brokers only act as "advisors," or as the intermediary between the insurer and the insured. Brokers specialize in selling specific insurance products. "While brokers are often the face of an insurance company, they may also be referred to as specialists or 'underwriters,'" says Cameron Beaton, a California Department of Insurance insurance representative. "A broker is involved in a transactional relationship. A broker, like an attorney, works to ensure that the transaction benefits both the insured and the insurer."How much do insurance brokers charge the UK?
Insurance brokers charge administration fees, earn commission on "add-on" products such as legal expenses cover or key protection, receive an override payment for premium finance, and may even receive additional payments from insurers and finance companies for meeting account growth or profitability targets with them.The commission they receive is determined by a variety of factors, including:
The business class (Motor Insurance and Employers Liability Insurance are usually the lowest at 7.5 per cent to 12.5 per cent whereas property and package business is usually between 17.5 per cent to 25 per cent)
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