Claims – Page 49
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NewsSide hustle spike causes motor claims concern - ThingCo
Delivery driving, in particular, carries a greater amount of risk than vehicles insured for social, domestic and pleasure purposes
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FeaturesCovid-19 creates new risks as staff return to the workplace
As the UK prepares for a return to the workplace, insurers are faced with demands from employers for advice on a range of emerging risks that will accompany the new normal post-pandemic
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NewsFour-fifths of FOS complaints in 2021’s Q1 relate to general insurance claims – Insurance DataLab
Claims complaints data is a ‘particularly important indicator’ of performance, says service co-founder
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NewsInsurers must prepare for bank holiday fire damage claims - Aviva
The insurer says that its payouts for domestic fire claims settled in 2020 amounted to £21,000 on average
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NewsAllianz and SYNETIQ launch green parts-based repairs platform
The new initiative is a ‘great step forward’ in ‘automated and sustainable motoring solutions’
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NewsMajority of claimants still set to be represented by law firms or CMCs in new whiplash portal
Chief commercial officer questions ‘whether the hard yards of the last few years are really worth it’ if claimants fail to use the portal as Litigants in Person
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NewsThree-quarters believe insurance customer experience has stood still for five years – FintechOS
Using digital channels is ‘the only way to differentiate in a highly commoditised market’ says tech firm chief executive
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NewsBrokers encouraged to build better relationships – CII
Brokers must be ’crystal clear about what needs can be met by products and services’, says CII’s director of policy and public affairs
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NewsQlaims and Hedron Network to offer new solution for brokers
The partnership aims to enable network members to ‘differentiate themselves from the competition’
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NewsVan insurance premiums fall by 2% year-on-year - Consumer Intelligence
‘Driving habits’ are a key contributing factor when it comes to premium pricing, says market research firm
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FeaturesMatt Brewis: Brokers have a key role to play in providing clarity and data
FCA director says the regulator is ‘suffering’ and needs ’to have a new approach for how we operate in the future’
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News‘More work to do’ on business interruption cover as lockdown lifts
Within business interruption cover, its ’strengths have become its weakness’ in terms of flexibility says Allianz director
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NewsGovernment needs ‘to do something positive’ to clarify impact of EU Vnuk ruling on UK law
The UK cannot rely on Brexit to eliminate the potential extra premium costs associated with the Vnuk ruling – the government must legislate, says law firm partner
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NewsBeazley’s GWP doubles to 16%
Significant underwriting actions have also been in place since September 2020 due to surging claims driven by ransomware
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NewsEmployment claims influx ahead following furlough scheme closure – ARAG
Rates in the employers practices liability insurance market were hardening prior to the pandemic – some non-specialist providers had already withdrawn
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NewsBiba 2021: Day One
An expert panel at Biba’s conference yesterday debated the issues that arose from coronavirus-linked BI claims, and highlighted related upcoming issues
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FeaturesBriefing: Brokers’ risk management role is key in preventing ‘contentious’ cyber ransom payments
The recent Colonial Pipeline cyber attack should act as a ‘wake-up call’ for businesses to better prepare for this emerging risk – and brokers are fundamental in laying risk mitigation groundwork
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NewsLandmark judgment sees major insurance implications for dental profession
Law firm urges dental practices to obtain the right level of insurance as new judgment holds owner ’vicariously liable’ for negligence as opposed to the dentists involved
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NewsInsurers brace for claims following New Providence Wharf blaze
The government aims to reclad all unsafe tower blocks by the end of 2021
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Breaking NewsQuantum queries causing BI compensation logjam - Momenta Group
Up to one third of companies making business interruption claims during lockdown are still waiting for compensation
