Claims Analysis
Government support for self-employed hit by Covid-19 brings relief to insurers
The chancellor of exchequer’s new financial measures for the self-employed may come as a relief to some, but what about those that do not meet the eligibility criteria?
What are the insurance implications for coronavirus-related nursery closures?
PIB Group says ‘insurer exposure could mount up fast’ as vast numbers of nurseries close their doors during the Covid-19 outbreak
Brokers need to beware ‘breach of duty’ risks arising from Covid-19 impacts
Law firm Plexus Law advises brokers to ‘pay attention in this changing market’
Big Question April 2020: Are insurers right to refuse coronavirus business interruption cover?
Coronavirus cases are mounting daily, the death toll is rising and airlines like Flybe as well as retailer Laura Ashley are filing for administration as sales take a nosedive. Many businesses are going into lock down to contain the spread of the virus and protect their staff, but are insurers ...
Leaders should be ‘fearful’ of SMCR regime, says KPMG director
Behaviour and culture should be a key focus for industry leaders as recent regulation indicates that insurers are not doing enough
Covid-19 boosts opportunistic insurance fraud, says BAE Systems
The firm’s counter fraud director believes fraudulent claims will ‘slip through the net’ amid the current public health and hygiene focus
How the rise of AI could change the face of insurance
Artificial intelligence is making huge inroads into what were once professional occupations, including selling insurance. But in areas such as medicine, who pays if something goes wrong?
How is coronavirus impacting key business sectors?
Covid-19 is leaving an unstoppable imprint across global businesses – Insurance Times reviews the current lay of the land in the industry sectors most affected
Insuring reputational risk opens opportunities for new business
Protecting brand reputation has become a top priority for insurance businesses
LV= says it is ‘operating at a different level’ as it gains star in 2019’s five-star rating report
The insurer gained an overall three-star rating this year to rank fifth in Insurance Times’s personal lines ratings table
Green parts market gains traction for accident repairs
Direct Line aims to reduce expense ratio amid business transformation
Aviva to invest in digitalising broker channels
Coronavirus not covered under standard business interruption policies says Aviva
Coronavirus: will ‘notifiable disease’ status be a game-changer for insurance?
Is claims inflation a canary in the coal mine for motor insurers?
Could Hastings’ long-term battle plan see fortunes turned this year?
The Briefing – MGA markets: Should MGAs carry their own risks?
Kennedys launches tool aimed at allowing insurance clients to self-serve claims
The Briefing: MGA market – MGAs are a ‘powerful weapon for brokers’
Hastings turns to pricing strategies as it seeks more profitable 2020
RSA chief executive: UK and European business needs to ‘pull its weight’
Real-time data set to inform menuisation-based products, but can this deliver premium savings?
Allianz: commercial property market has been ‘too cheap for too long’
‘Incomprehensible’ policy wordings come under Biba scrutiny
Claims News
Ageas aims to boost claims response time using Tractable’s vehicle repair AI solution
The insurtechs solution has quickened the process of settling a claim that has traditionally been slow within the industry by using artificial intelligence
Law firm fears detrimental impact of potential discount rate change in Northern Ireland
The personal injury discount rate in Northern Ireland currently stands at 2.5%
Coronavirus bumps up credit hire and bent metal claims values
Law firm DAC Beachcroft says it is ‘certain’ that Covid-19 will impact claims values in these arenas
‘Unacceptable’ - Tory MP blasts insurers amid no coronavirus payout customer fury
Sir Roger Gale said insurers must pay out in the customer time of need
