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News AnalysisNo code technology – an untapped opportunity for the insurance sector?
No code technology could be an untapped opportunity for the insurance industry and the London market at a time when digitalisation is vital due to homeworking.
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News AnalysisFlood deal spotlights the need for a proactive approach
Swiss Re’s latest flood partnership gives visibility to the fact that data is becoming increasingly vital in the proactive management of flood risks
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News AnalysisL&G acquisition offers ‘really good opportunities for future growth’ says LV=GI boss
Plus, the FCA’s proposed changes around pricing will mark ‘a significant change event’ for personal lines insurers says LV=GI chief executive
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News AnalysisCovid-driven digital shift opens door of opportunity for new brokers
The Covid-19 pandemic has fast-tracked the use of digital solutions in broking. Insurance Times explores how digital shifts during the pandemic has opened up the market for new broker opportunities
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News AnalysisAmazon’s Ring incidences expose cyber insurance inconsistencies and new IoT risks
Insurance Times explores the emerging risks from Internet of Things’ devices, as well as how it could be an opportunity for brokers and insurers
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News AnalysisIndustry warns on the unforeseen consequences of the FCA’s pricing remedies
The regulator’s proposals to end unfair pricing practices have raised serious concerns in some quarters
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News AnalysisThe Big Question January/February 2020: Will the LiP portal empower personal injury claimants?
With the Litigation in Person (LiP) portal confirming its next stage of testing in January, it will cover the full user journey, the MIB hopes it will empower claimants and so far the feedback has been positive but what do the insurance industry think? Insurance Times find out
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News AnalysisAXA-backed motor disruptor joins ABI and gets five star Defaqto rating
It’s been a busy time of late for pay-as-you-go motor insurer By Miles. Insurance Times caught up with the disruptor to talk about its journey so far and what the future holds for motor and insurance
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News AnalysisAge restrictions
Huge motor rate hikes, coupled with insurers exiting the market, have made it harder than ever for young drivers to get affordable cover, which is fuelling a rise in ‘fronting’ and other tactics to drive down quotes. But some in the market are coming up with new ways to offer ...
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News AnalysisSigns of life
Tentative shoots of recovery are making slow progress in the market, but Acturis’s quarterly analysis of average premium reveals that sustainable growth is not yet fully rooted
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News AnalysisBack on track?
Commercial combined and packages got off to a sluggish start, although motor was steady. But at least property owners managed an early sprint in this year’s first-quarter premiums
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News AnalysisCondition stable
Acturis analysis of the commercial lines market in 2009 reveals that the struggling economy cancelled out the effects of rate increases and, overall, the market remained soft
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News AnalysisCheck this out
Tesco, which has just reported record profits, is about to open the first of 30 in-store bank branches. With plans to expand its insurance range, should brokers be concerned that a High Street giant is muscling in on their territory? Lauren MacGillivray investigates the importance of the personal touch.
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News AnalysisEnd of the road for pay-as-you-drive?
With Norwich Union axing its scheme to charge drivers according to their car usage, the government’s road pricing strategy may falter.
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News AnalysisBranching out
As its rivals abandon their traditional high street networks in favour of the web, Swinton has spotted a business opportunity.
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News AnalysisAggregators question RBS turnabout
The emergence of Tesco Compare.com have some calling for fair competition.
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News AnalysisOpen GI in tech tie up
New launch provides a cost effective way for smaller brokers to compare the market
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News AnalysisPersuader becomes proctor
Richard Ward has started to get tough with those he believes are holding back reform of the market
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News Analysis
Is Ward a man for all seasons?
Richard Ward has talked the talk in his first year as Lloyd's chief executive, but can he walk the walk as conditions get tough? Emma Jones reports
