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NewsAllianz inks new deal to launch sustainable property salvage initiative
‘Property salvage strategies are not consistent across the industry, so this is an opportunity for us to lead the way and enable our customers to act more sustainably,’ says chief claims officer
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NewsTravel insurance payouts reach £472m for 2024 – ABI
Trade association has published travel insurance tips designed to encourage best practice when insurance customers are buying cover
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NewsRange Rover fraud lands Somerset man in court
‘If you think you can deceive the police and your insurance company, think again. We will uncover the truth and when we do, the consequences can be severe,’ says detective constable
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NewsGroup calls for action on subsidence claims skills gap
’There is a real need for the insurance sector to invest now in initiatives to attract and train the subsidence claims managers, field surveyors and technical experts of the future,’ says head of subsidence claims
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NewsAviva-backed AI broker raises £950k in funding round
‘Insurance is still too reliant on paperwork, underinsurance is far too common and fees are often higher than they should be,’ says chief executive
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NewsCollision risk on roads close to Heathrow 240% above national average
‘Motorists heading to these airports face an elevated risk of a collision, which goes beyond the usual challenges of driving,’ says director
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NewsHiscox appoints ex-AIG leader to newly created claims role
’He joins us at an exciting moment as we focus on realising our ambitious growth plans,’ says claims director
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NewsFOS consults on case fee reform to promote fairer cost distribution
’We are undertaking an ambitious transformation programme to reform our service and make it work for today’s economy,’ says chief executive
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NewsCamden, Islington and Lambeth among 10 boroughs seeing new crime spike
‘No one is immune and many victims don’t even realise they’ve been targeted until long after the offender has vanished,’ says head
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News AnalysisTechTalk: Directors face ‘real risk’ of liability in wake of cyber attacks
‘There should be no assumption that cyber risks are covered under a D&O policy,’ says law firm partner
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NewsRecord spring heat drives £153m in subsidence payouts
Hotter, drier weather is known to put homes at greater risk of subsidence damage
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NewsNine in 10 non-standard brokers concerned about underinsurance
‘These findings underscore the urgent need for greater innovation and flexibility in non-standard insurance offerings,’ says leader
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NewsBuilding reinstatement costs up 3.8% over year
‘It’s clear that reinstatement costs remain on an upward trajectory,’ says industry expert
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News AnalysisIs it the end of the road for motor referral fees?
The FCA has raised concerns that referral fees in the motor market can drive up the lifecycle and cost of claims – however, market participants are tight-lipped about next steps for this model
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News AnalysisBriefing: Climate risk places insurers on increasingly shaky ground
Although insurers remain wary of subsidence claim surges over the British summertime, certain types of subsidence claims could pose a reputational risk depending on their cause
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NewsCovid and chronic illness claims drive overhaul of LMA profit commission clauses
‘These new model clauses reduce the risk of claw-back payments, which can take years to sort out,’ says head of technical underwriting
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NewsHigh five: Catch up on the biggest exclusive stories this week
Insurance Times rounds up the biggest exclusive stories from 28 July to 1 August 2025
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News AnalysisMapped out: How data is helping insurers navigate risky postcodes
Improved data models could prove vital in dismissing postcode generalisations and providing a more granular basis for underwriting
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NewsMore than 10,000 fire damage claims invalidated due to lack of smoke alarm
Price comparison site estimates that policyholders may have missed out on £16.7m of claims payouts due to smoke alarm negligence
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NewsLand Rover thefts substantially decline as new model becomes the target
’JLR deserve huge credit for security upgrades which are apparently highly effective in deterring the professional criminals who target new cars,’ says technical director of motor
