Claims – Page 35
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NewsShed and outbuilding home office thefts up 43% as lockdown eases – LV=GI
November and December 2021 saw the highest numbers of burglary-related claims, reported the insurer
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AnalysisLaw Commissions’ report relieves ‘major sticking point’ in autonomous driving liability debate
The report’s recommendations provide clarity on driver accountability, but some industry commentators believe there is still more to discuss
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NewsMotor insurance premiums hit six-year low in 2021 – ABI
The average premium paid for comprehensive motor insurance in 2021 was £434, yet trade association predicts premium uptick amid insurer cost pressures
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NewsKP Snacks supply chain crunches to halt after ransomware attack
Law firm partner warns that ’even the largest of organisations can fall victim to ransomware attacks and all businesses – large or small – must remain vigilant to this threat’
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NewsInsurance DataLab names 2021's best insurer in UKGI
Commercial lines insurers were heavily impacted by the FCA’s business interruption court case
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NewsBackchat January/February 2022
Flying sheep, the Great Train Robbery, new babies and Tinder dates. What has the insurance industry been up to of late? You heard it here first…
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Sponsored ContentGallagher Bassett: How partnered claims models create value for insurers
Simon Oates, head of UK corporate and risk development at Gallagher Bassett, tells Insurance Times how partnered claims models can add value to insurers in 2022
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Sponsored ContentCarpenters Group: Official Injury Claim portal review should be wider
Carpenters Group director Donna Scully lays out what she feels should be the next steps in improving the usage of the OIC portal
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NewsUK General Insurance partners with insurtech on new product
The cover is designed for students, young professionals and renters as the partners eye creating a ‘fundamental’ change in contents insurance, says insurtech founder
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AnalysisLegal professional indemnity stresses push firms to consider their futures
Brokers must support law firms with risk management to battle professional indemnity claim threats and increasing premiums
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AnalysisIn Focus: Ex-Love Islander’s burglary reawakens HNW underinsurance and social media risks debate
Brokers have a key role in advising clients about the dangers of sharing details of their valuables on social media, as well as helping to prevent underinsurance
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NewsInsurance Times’ Claims Excellence Awards 2022 is open for entries
Celebrate your firm’s claims innovation and successes by entering Insurance Times’ annual claims-centric awards event today – there are 11 categories to choose from
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NewsCo-op Insurance and Markerstudy launch pet cover with Towie’s Pete Wicks
The pair hope to help make pet adoption more affordable
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NewsInsurance sector must ‘look calmly’ at the lessons learned from BI test case – John Glen
Economic secretary to the Treasury believes ‘brokers will play a crucial role in rebuilding consumer trust and developing clearly worded policies going forward’
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NewsManifesto 2022: Business interruption insurance needs more clarity – Biba
Biba members have said that a 12-month indemnity period is not long enough
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AnalysisUK’s changing climate will drive industry focus on innovation and risk management
Brokers that can help businesses with “training, monitoring and being ready” ahead of potential flood damage can ensure their commercial clients have a “massive differentiator”
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NewsMotor injury claims reported to government body plummet in 2021 – ACSO
Despite the FCA introducing new pricing rules to protect consumers, the insurance industry reaping £3.3bn in profits is the ‘beneficiary’ from in the drop off in motor claims, says executive director
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NewsManifesto 2022: E-scooters need compulsory public liability insurance
The trade body has also called for e-scooter insurance policies to be exempt from insurance premium tax
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AnalysisHunting down the truth about trail hunting insurance
Although insurance does not cover illegal activities, such as fox hunting, verifying potential trail hunting-related claims could fall into a protection grey area
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AnalysisHouse of Lords debates need for e-scooter safety regulations and compulsory insurance
Speakers in the House of Lords last week debated the safety of e-scooters on UK roads and whether more stringent regulation is needed amid claims that ’the pavements have become a jungle’
