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News AnalysisCovid-19 has polarised consumers on data sharing
Insurers will be challenged with how they respond to the polarising impact of the coronavirus pandemic, and they must not fall into the trap of excluding a large swathe of vulnerable customers from their books of business
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Briefing: How coronavirus has changed the personal lines playbook
Denied business interruption claims has been the big story in insurance over the last few weeks, but personal lines insurers cannot rest on their laurels when it comes to the changes facing the market as a result of Covid-19
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Coronavirus: B&B owner faces ‘timebomb of debt’ after BI claim rejected by AXA
The results from the FCA’s test case could come too late to save struggling SMEs that are facing daily financial hardship as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. Insurance Times hears from Stamford House Bed and Breakfast about its claims experience and fears for the future
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A look back at the career of new Aviva CEO Amanda Blanc
As Amanda Blanc takes over from the departing Maurice Tulloch, Insurance Times takes a look back at an insurance career that spans more than 30 years
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Local Leicester lockdown could prove ‘difficult for insurers’ defending rejected BI claims
Business interruption policies triggered by Covid cases at the insured premises, or within a defined radius, may come under closer scrutiny as city-centric lockdown confirms the local impact of the pandemic
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Briefing: The sorry (but unsurprising) tale of Gefion’s collapse
Solvency and liquidity issues have dogged the unrated Danish insurer for years, but brokers will be hoping that early regulatory intervention will have saved them a lot of pain as the insurer’s collapse continues to unfold
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The Insurance Times top 5 insurer collapses
Following the news that unrated Danish insurer Gefion has gone into liquidation after its licence was revoked, Insurance Times takes a look at five of the biggest insurance disaster stories of the last 20 years
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Briefing: Could brokers be next in-line for the Covid-19 BI scandal?
The FCA test case on the validity of business interruption claims in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak will start next month. While insurers have been the ones under the spotlight so far, brokers could be next if insurer’s get a favourable outcome
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Ardonagh downgraded following £2bn refinancing deal
But rating agency Fitch says it expects the broking group to continue to improve its EBITDA margin amidst the potential for increased cost savings as a result of its latest round of acquisitions, as well as a return to ’healthy’ free cash flow
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Short-term rentals and Airbnb insurers impacted by Covid-19 lockdown
With lockdown easing, the sharing economy may be able to recoup some losses, but at the same time new risks and property exclusions have emerged
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Law firms create interfaces for delayed LiP portal as its deemed ‘too complicated’
Some law firm’s have created their own technological interfaces to support insurers responding to claims or claimants filing one, Insurance Times investigates why
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Black Lives Matter protests reawaken insurance industry under-representation BAME debate
As protests for Black Lives Matter break out across the UK and globally following George Floyd’s death, the incident has opened up a dialogue in the insurance industry about the low levels of Black Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) representation
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Win or lose, the FCA test case on BI claims will not be good for insurers
When the FCA announced it was taking a test case to the High Court to provide clarity on the confusion around business interruption claims in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, insurers were worried
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Briefing: Could Covid-19 kickstart a technology revolution for insurance?
The Covid-19 pandemic has changed the world we live in. Loved ones are forced to live apart, shops have been closed and schools have been left empty. Within that new world, insurers and brokers have had to re-evaluate the way they work By data insights editor Matt Scott
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Analysed: The Lloyd’s market’s best and worst underwriters
With three successive years in the red and a fourth year of underwriting losses seemingly on the way, the Lloyd’s market has faced some testing times of late.
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Insurance concerns peak as London Mayor taps micro-mobility for green Covid-19 exit strategy
Could cycling be the big winner of the pandemic? As Brits are steered away from public transport, a new opportunity for insurtechs, brokers and insurers has opened up if decisions about insurance could just be made for e-scooters, cycles and e-bikes
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Barton/Reid warn of 'excessive consolidation at inflated prices'
Chief executive Phil Barton and chairman Stuart Reid teamed up to launch Partners as a new breed of broker, the duo discuss what makes the business different and what they believe is the key to long-term sustainable success
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Schemes Index reveals most profitable business lines for brokers
SME package schemes may have delivered the most commission for brokers, but will the Covid-19 pandemic change the broking landscape?
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Premier League poised for kick off, but insurance concerns loom
Brokers will be instrumental when Premier League restarts again, they must keep up-to-date with protocol and push back with insurers where necessary
