Regulation Analysis
Storm Ciara sees claims surge
UK annual flood losses have been estimated at £500m
FCA’s pre-existing medical conditions signposting rules: What does it mean for the industry?
After the FCA found that some consumers with pre-existing medical conditions were having problems navigating the travel insurance market it introduced new signposting rules, Insurance Times investigates what this means for the market
The growing complexity of Lenders Finance Agreements: What do brokers need to know?
Narrow time frames and complex requests are putting brokers under pressure as they navigate the world of lenders finance agreements
Fixing dual pricing could lead to ‘whack-a-mole’ problems, says Aviva
Aviva’s chief executive warns against the unintended consequences of mitigating dual pricing
Commercial property market needs to ‘manage claims costs’
AXA Commercial’s executive managing director says hardening rates and the challenge of unoccupied properties is impacting claims costs in the commercial property arena
Whirlpool washing machine recall poses claims threat due to lengthy logistics
The sheer magnitude of the operation could put pressure on insurers as customers wait for a replacement or repair
Waste worries local authorities as Brexit looms
If the Brexit trade deal imposes a tariff on exporting waste, how will this impact on the insurance and reinsurance propositions for local authorities and waste management plants?
Claims culture hampers Irish sports clubs from obtaining public liability cover
But legal reforms in Ireland could be the answer for struggling sporting facilities
Anaphylactic shock triggers reaction in restaurants’ public liability cover
D&O market has to fight impulse for broad brush increases
Worker status confounds legal expenses insurance provision
Lloyd vs Google: The implications for brokers and insurers
Whiplash reform hangs in the balance as election fever reigns
How Uber crackdown could impact the insurance industry
Top law firm gives valuable Brexit advice to MGAs
How can the industry stamp out the harassment culture
Pensions advice scrapped as firms fail to secure PI cover amid rising premium rates
FCA seeks to level the playing field of dual pricing
Insurtech UK raises IPT concerns for sector
How a no-deal Brexit could affect reinsurers?
Analysis: Should premium finance-earning brokers worry about the FCA?
Briefing: Another Quindell? Why the decline of the equity analyst matters
UK insolvency warning amid Brexit uncertainty
Regulation News
Broker banned from placing policies
Grimsby-based firm also told to refund premiums by 9 March
Government plans to extend dormant assets scheme to encompass insurance sector
Dormant insurance policy proceeds could be re-directed to aid good causes
PRA’s cyber policy changes leaves firms at risk of being under-insured – Mactavish
Greater transparency welcomed but many businesses face extra bills for cyber insurance add-ons compliance firm says
Industry 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
