Stride Underwriting are pleased to announce that they have recently achieved Chartered Insurance Underwriting Agent status. The new accolade, supported by the Managing General Agents’ Association (MGAA), was launched in recognition of the growing presence of managing general agents (MGAs) in today’s market and to reflect the specialist knowledge of…
Fantasy Football News from our in-house pundit Lee Taylor
Well what a kick off to the new season we have had! Liverpool outclassed by the last years survivors Aston Villa and Man Utd battered by a rampant Spurs team! As a United fan, it was the first time coming in to work after a heavy defeat that I was…
The Stride Underwriting Fantasy Football Broker League is back – enter your team for the new season by 12 September
The Premier League new season starts on 12 September, which means that there is still time to enter your team into the Stride Underwriting Broker League. Every month, the highest point scoring manager in the league will win an alcoholic prize.The prize will come from the home nation of the…
Stride Underwriting Everyday Hero competition winner announced
Back in June we ran a competition to find “Everyday Heroes” in the insurance broking community. We know that brokers have worked tremendously hard to keep their businesses going in lockdown and we commend every single one of you, but behind the scenes of the COVID-19 outbreak there are thousands…
How can insurance brokers thrive in the ‘new normal’?
The vast majority of UK businesses have felt the impact of the lockdown restrictions implemented back in March. Some firms have been forced to scale back in order to survive, while others have been unable to trade at all. Among the companies able to continue providing a service, the lockdown…
Premier League Football returns
Premier League football returns – and that means Fantasy Football Broker League is back! We asked our in-house pundit “unbiased” Lee Taylor what to look out for in the long delayed climax to the season. Premier League football returns at last Live top-flight league football returning to the BBC Sky…
Landlord advice during lockdown
The Coronavirus pandemic has forced businesses across the country to adjust their working practices in order to meet the guidelines in place. Your landlord clients may be wondering about the implications the restrictions have when it comes to certain duties they’re required to fulfil. Should landlords visit tenants or properties?…
Lee’s lunchtime lockdown tips
We know that brokers like to get out and about to meet and understand their clients, so working from home is not ideal for everyone. Instead of trudging to the kitchen for another bag of crisps, Stride Underwriting Account Manager Lee Taylor’s has some lockdown tips to liven up your…
Business as usual at Stride
Covid-19 is concerning for all of us and our thoughts are with anyone whose family and friends are affected at this difficult time. At Stride Underwriting our commitment is to protect our colleagues and our business. In response to current government advice to avoid unnecessary travel Stride Underwriting has extensive…
Time is ticking: What should firms be doing now to prepare for the SM&CR?
The Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SM&CR) deadline is fast approaching and the new regulation comes into force from 9 December 2019 for all FCA solo regulated firms. With Senior Management Functions replacing Controlled Functions, there are a range of additional and enhanced responsibilities and expectations that firms and their…