Briefing – Page 15
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News AnalysisBriefing: Brokers key to solving underinsurance problem
Brokers will need to take on a much greater advisory role to properly support their clients in tough times
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News AnalysisBriefing: FCA must accelerate its authorisation process for new brokers
While the regulator must complete careful audits of new firms, the time periods being reported must improve
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News AnalysisBriefing: Lloyd’s of London’s NHS plan flies in the face of rising exposure fears
You would be forgiven for thinking the last thing the industry would do is seek to increase its exposure to a future pandemic
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News AnalysisBriefing: Is mid-market consolidation coming to an end?
It is surely too soon to sound the death knell for broking M&A just yet, based on recent activity
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News AnalysisBriefing: New injury rules getting personal as lawyers respond to MoJ
Proposed changes would represent a ‘savings windfall’ for insurers, says association president
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News AnalysisBriefing: Stress crisis becoming a real pain for employees
Could we be seeing the start of new risk exposures for sectors that have embedded hybrid working practices?
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News AnalysisBriefing: Finally, an opportunity that is truly sustainable
Broker report flags emerging opportunity for London market firms – but competition could be fierce
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News AnalysisBriefing: The Silicon Valley Bank collapse – a case for an insurtech backstop?
With the insurtech sector struggling in the current economic climate, are the twin blows of Tech Nation and the Silicon Valley Bank too much?
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News AnalysisBriefing: Changing climate now stretching industry’s ability to offer cover
The sector must steel itself for the response of insureds it can no longer afford to protect
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News AnalysisBriefing: Cost of living crisis warrants consumer cover rethink
The extended warranty sector is seeing a ‘renaissance’ as costs rise sharply
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News AnalysisBriefing: Insurers facing flood dilemma as new models remove all doubt
New research provides greater certainty around potential flood events and their location – but how will these details impact the cover offered by insurers?
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News AnalysisBriefing: Lloyd’s breaks silence on Blueprint Two advancements - but is ‘steady progress’ enough?
Amid the market’s announcement about a new chief operating officer, some industry professionals are questioning the pace of digital transformation at Lloyd’s
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NewsBriefing: Cyber clarity move may encourage underwriters to byte
Although the insurance industry may not have the ‘muscle memory’ to react to a major cyber event, Lloyd’s of London’s attempts to clarify cover around state-backed attacks could present opportunities for brokers
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News AnalysisBriefing: Can insurance step up and lead the charge to address gender pay gap failings?
New research from PWC says ‘it will take more than 50 years to reach gender pay parity’ – but does this present an opportunity for the insurance sector to use its financial acumen and resources to accelerate this timeline?
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News AnalysisBriefing: Interpreting ‘beast’ of regulation is ‘battle’ due to unclear FCA communications
Insurers understand that regulatory compliance can be ‘painful and time consuming’ for brokers, but they believe that greater collaboration can reduce the admin burden
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News AnalysisBriefing: Underwriter seeks to haul clients into tackling cargo crime with pricing incentive
MGA takes action after campaign to improve lorry safety appears to be on the road to nowhere
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News AnalysisBriefing: HNW insurers must work with brokers better to tackle ‘nightmare’ Range Rover cover conundrum
Following increased Range Rover thefts, HNW insurers have put the brakes on their risk appetite for policies covering these cars
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News AnalysisBriefing: Is the sector embracing plastic free repair materials to support UK’s sustainability drive?
Although plastic free materials are more attractive from a net zero perspective, ditching plastic in claims repairs could come at a cost for insurers and policyholders
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News AnalysisBriefing: Marine insurers hope Ukraine war anniversary will not leave them in sea of claims
With vessels still stranded in Ukrainian ports, there is a very real risk of marine hull claims following the conflict’s one year anniversary this month
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News AnalysisBriefing: Tech Nation is closing its doors – and it’s the end of an era
The insurtech market is mourning the approaching loss of Tech Nation - sector leaders say ’there is a real need for more scaleup support’ in its place
