Claims – Page 20
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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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NewsInsurers’ appeal over court’s hybrid injury decision criticised as case backlog mounts
Industry commentator believes ‘insurers seem to be cutting off their nose to spite their face’ with move to disagree Court of Appeal finding
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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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NewsLV=GI reports 60% year-on-year uptick in crash for cash linked personal injury claims
The increase in these claims stem from roads into Scotland, where the UK’s whiplash reform regulation does not apply, says the insurer
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News AnalysisInsurance ‘must take a leading role’ clarifying products to support secondary construction material usage
Although the use of secondary construction materials could assist the UK’s transition to a net zero economy, better communication between the build environment industry and insurance is needed to improve ‘risk perception’
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NewsLessons from Hurricane Ian can enhance UK resilience - Aon
Ground floor flood vents can play an important role in mitigating flood damage, for example
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NewsWest End theatre group to sue Allianz over alleged BI failure
It is one of a series of Covid-19 BI claims arising from the pandemic lockdown when businesses were forced to shut
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NewsCar and motorcycle insurance drove 2,769 new complaints in 2022’s Q3 - FOS
Insurers must be careful when handling motor claims and ‘do more to close the expectation gap’, says Insurance DataLab co-founder
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NewsRansomware could be ‘potential wrecking ball’ for businesses amid Royal Mail $80m ransom
Reports suggest that Royal Mail has refused to pay the ransom
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NewsBiba calls for government intervention as SMEs face ‘very real’ cyber risks
The broker trade body and cyber underwriter CFC have teamed up to improve the cyber landscape amid reports of low penetration of cover
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NewsUK underinsurance crisis evident in 2022 - BCH
Buildings insurance valuation services company finds that for 75% of the instructions it received last year, the property in question was underinsured
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NewsHousehold premiums fall 6% year-on-year despite 2022’s extreme weather costs
The average price paid for combined buildings and contents insurance was £300 last year
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NewsInsurers must work together to improve consumer trust if they are to avoid outside regulation – ACSO
Insurers demonstrating that they can collaborate effectively on claims would mitigate the need for potential government involvement, says executive director
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NewsInsurers must seek to mitigate claims inflation – although there is ‘no simple answer’
Law firm identifies raft of new claim types hitting insurers, including gaming disorders and employers’ liability data breaches
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NewsBroker claims service battle still to be won – Gracechurch
Insurers need to invest in their claims operations if they want to keep pace with the demands of their clients, says managing director
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NewsReinsurers’ retreat leaves marine underwriters to sail alone in a sea of rising risks
Marine insurance trade association confirms the sector ‘has much work ahead’ if it wants to keep pace with ongoing challenges
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NewsConsumers with mental health conditions penalised when seeking insurance
Money and Mental Health Policy Institute has called on the FCA to stop firms from making pricing decisions ‘behind locked doors’
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NewsAllianz Commercial to utilise green parts in fleet policy update
The insurer intends to mitigate ‘rocketing’ claims costs for consumers, says head of claims customer delivery
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News AnalysisInsurers urged to take a fresh approach to solicitors’ PI amid growing coverage concerns
Conveyancing remains a claims risk area amid today’s recessionary environment, however insurers’ appetite to provide solicitors’ PI cover is growing for firms that present a good risk
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NewsEcclesiastical detected over 130 fraudulent claims in 2022
Continuing to pursue untrue claims is ‘vitally important’ for keeping customers’ premium costs down, says claims director
