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FeaturesBriefing: Pandemic evolution creates unanswered questions following Supreme Court ruling
Plus, the professional indemnity claim threat over brokers is ‘a big risk’
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Industry experts raise insurance implications after first woman convicted of e-scooter drink driving
A 20-year-old woman in Newport, Isle of Wight was found to be nearly three times over the legal limit of alcohol while driving an e-scooter, industry experts debate the insurance implications
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News Analysis
Brokers ‘inundated’ following Supreme Court BI appeals ruling
Brokerbility’s executive chairman says ‘time is of the essence’ as brokers scramble to ‘calm nerves of both staff and clients’
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Briefing: Gallagher, private equity and acquisitions
Gallagher’s acquisition of Bollington is in its ’sweet spot’ range, so what does it mean for the market?
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IT Interview
‘We’re not interested in profit – we’re interested in building an asset’ says McCarron Coates
The Leeds-based commercial broker tells Insurance Times about its ‘old-fashioned’ approach to broking and why service quality is paramount
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News Analysis
Supreme Court BI ruling acts as ‘rude awakening’ for insurers
The ruling following the test case appeal at the Supreme Court will see insurers pay claims to businesses, as well as review policy wordings - but how have insurers reacted to the decision?
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Features
Businesses set to shun D&O cover due to sky-high premiums
As the coronavirus pandemic puts directors’ and officers’ premiums into overdrive, Insurance Times takes a look at potential claims risks and trends in this section of the market
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IT Interview
‘Personal relationships really matter in this industry’ – SRG’s Downey
SRG boss Warren Downey learned his trade from some of the best and brightest names within UK broking – he tells Insurance Times his story and route to leadership
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‘Being prepared is key’ – FSCS chief executive Caroline Rainbird on navigating the next financial crisis
The Covid-19 pandemic has seen businesses work in “unprecedented circumstances”, according to the FSCS chief executive. She tells Insurance Times how the pandemic has allowed the firm to think differently
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News Analysis
Supreme Court decision is a ‘financial vaccine’ for struggling businesses
However, insurance premiums are likely to increase as ‘insurers seek to recoup some of their losses’
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News Analysis
Insurance industry weighs in on post-Brexit Global Health Insurance Card
Following the government officially launching the new GHIC earlier this week as a result of the UK reaching a trade deal with the European Union, how does the insurance industry feel about its impact on cover? Insurance Times finds out
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Briefing: FCA reveals anxiety over firms’ financial resilience, but is its heart in the right place?
Despite unveiling a ‘stark’ financial picture of Covid-hit brokers and intermediaries, helping firms stay in business does not seem to be the regulator’s number one priority
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IT Interview
Customer engagement set to be boosted by greater use of digital and AI, says Ageas claims director
With the Covid-19 pandemic accelerating both customer and staff comfort in using digital communications and processes, insurer and customer engagement is expected to go up a notch in 2021, predicts UK claims boss
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Briefing: Bitcoin … rat poison squared or exciting for insurance?
Bitcoin has enjoyed huge returns, making many rich. But can insurance help in this daring new world of cyrptocurrencies
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Bollington buy will ‘supercharge’ Gallagher as UK regional powerhouse
Gallagher will ‘supercharge’ its presence in north west with Bollington. Gallagher has firepower to keep on making acquisitions in the near future, says UK retail chief Michael Rea
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IT Interview
Organic growth is the DNA of Specialist Risk Group says broker chief executive
Warren Downey has big plans for SRG this year. Insurance Times catches up with the broker boss to uncover the firm’s objectives since receiving a funding injection from private equity investor HGGC
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News Analysis
Insurers must ‘adjust reserves accordingly’ as PI ruling will ‘significantly add’ to claims costs
The Swift v Carpenter ruling set the bar for accommodation costs in personal injury cases involving a long life expectancy and low interest rates, but what is the financial domino effect on insurers? Insurance Times takes a closer look
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News Analysis
Covid-19 pandemic sees more insurers exit financial failure insurance
As of January 2021, policyholders will not be able to renew financial failure insurance to comply with Package Travel Regulations, meaning they cannot trade. Insurance Times explores options for these customers and what brokers can do to help
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Briefing: Insurers must be ‘mindful’ of recession-induced fraud
Insurance companies need to issue a war cry to customers, using transparent communications and fraud education to work together to stamp out Covid-linked fraud
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Briefing: Five reasons why insurance price comparison has lost its lustre
The FCA pricing crackdown and the sale of two major price comparison businesses come amid a sector losing its lustre
