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FeaturesBriefing: Industry and government at loggerheads over ALKS
While the insurance industry is raising red flags over safety concerns, the government is determined to push ahead with autonomous driving technology – it will all come down to public perception
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News AnalysisPeers debate whether whiplash injury tariff rates are ‘fundamentally flawed’ or ‘the right level’
Last week’s House of Lords debate revealed mixed perspectives from peers, however some are concerned that extra minor injuries added to whiplash claims may ‘dilute’ the effects of the planned reforms
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NewsAviva teams up with insurtech for specialist cycling proposition
The insurtech’s chief executive says that he hopes to offer more products to Aviva’s customers in sports, leisure and business
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IT InterviewRichard Brooks: Brokers need to be ‘flexible’ and offer ‘fit for purpose cover’
As the demand for technology SMEs grows, brokers that provide a specialist solution will have the edge
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IT InterviewSemi-autonomous vehicles are ‘good news’ for claims exposure
However, data from motor manufacturers must be shared with the insurance industry to support premium and liability calculations
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NewsZurich warns e-commerce boom could spark warehouse blaze uptick
Zurich’s claims data shows the average cost of large warehouse fires is £5.9m
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NewsAviva extends building insurance to new customers with cladding woes
The insurer wants to provide a ’transparent, sustainable framework’ to help residents whose buildings have external combustible cladding
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NewsTrade association makes written intervention for Lloyd v Google
Law firm RPC, representing techUK, says its client is ’uniquely placed’ to make a written intervention and highlight the consequences for the wider technology community
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NewsWolseley restaurant owner in battle over business interruption payout
The FCA test case ruled in favour of the majority of policyholders, however some businesses are still allegedly struggling to get payouts
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NewsGovernment set to define ALKS as self-driving despite insurance industry warnings
Insurers and industry bodies urge caution as the government accelerates its plans for the implementation of automated lane keeping technology
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IT InterviewDavid Williams: ALKS cannot be considered automated or ‘we’ll see deaths’
The insurer is ‘quite nervous’ about the government communications and customer perception surrounding automated lane keeping system technology
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NewsVans ‘as rare as hen’s teeth’ causing claims costs uptick for motor insurers
Credit hire boss waves ‘a red flag’ in a bid to mitigate escalating van insurance premiums
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NewsSupreme Court holds insurer liable for bar patron death
Judges find that exclusion within public liability policy does not apply to Aberdeen case
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FeaturesJames York: Open insurance is an opportunity, but buyer centricity is vital
Insurtech founder says the industry must ’step up’ because open insurance presents many benefits
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NewsMotor accident claims fall by 31% year-on-year
Plus, motor insurance premiums recorded their biggest annual fall since 2014 in 2021’s Q1
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FeaturesIn Focus: Biba’s Steve White commends broking industry for its resilience
Biba’s chief executive discusses upcoming challenges for brokers ahead of the trade body’s annual conference
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NewsKatie Price’s ex-husband jailed over bogus car insurance claim
The insurer argued that he should be jailed for ’knowingly giving a false statement’
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FeaturesJessie Burrows: ‘In a fast-changing world, doing nothing is a very dangerous strategy’
Embracing self-serve in the insurance industry will be essential moving forward
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NewsABI relays guidance replacing insurers’ lockdown support pledges
The pledges will be replaced with guidance across home, motor and pet insurance policies
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NewsGovernments must be ‘the leading players’ in insuring BI risk
Governments and insurers ‘must work together’ to close the protection gap, says insurance think tank
