Be prepared for everything and be prepared for nothing. That seems to be the confusing message from central banks when it comes to interest rates and quantitative easing.

It is all too easy to put big issues into neat silos. The financial services sector can be especially guilty of this, frequently congratulating itself on making clever financial connections but often seeming blinkered to wider political and social contexts.

We are delighted to announce that the Insurance Investment Exchange has been shortlisted for ‘Insurance Event of the Year’ for the inaugural Insurance Marketing and PR Awards 2015.

"A profound sense of unease has descended upon me in recent weeks, and it isn’t due to the weather or England’s sporting prowess."