All articles by Clare Ruel – Page 2
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NewsBiba boss says cyber protection gap becoming ‘even more worrying’
’It’s important to acknowledge that a significant number of businesses do not have insurance protection against a cyber attack,’ says chief executive
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NewsHome and motor premium income set to slow as sharp price rises ease
’With inflation and interest rates now falling, we appear to be turning a corner,’ says UK insurance leader
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NewsAnalysis shows £2bn underperformance in UK insurance M&A
’The people aspect of M&A deals is like going to the gym, everyone knows they should be doing it, but there are easier ways to spend your time,’ says change director
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NewsQuantee inks long-term deal to help insurer with pet pricing
’There is a responsibility and regulatory requirement from insurers to provide fair pricing to the consumer and to be transparent,’ says director
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NewsAI focused firms secured majority of insurtech funding in Q3 2024 – Gallagher Re
The quarter has seen a ’shift towards a more even distribution of capital, reflecting a maturing and stabilising industry,’ says global head of insurtech
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News AnalysisThe Big Question November 2024: What does UKGI hope will result from Labour’s motor insurance taskforce?
In October 2024, the newly elected Labour government established a motor insurance taskforce to ’crack down on spiralling costs’ – but what does UKGI anticipate will be the key actions arising from this body and will it have the desired impact on motor premiums?
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NewsBroadway Insurance Brokers branches out with new Liverpool office
’Whilst many other brokers have chosen not to retain a presence in the Mersey region, preferring to service clients from elsewhere, that simply isn’t part of the style which has brought us success so far,’ says chief executive
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NewsAxa UK inks deal to boost female representation in data and technology roles
’This collaboration means we can create more opportunities for women in data roles,’ says head
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NewsSRG acquires bloodstock and livestock broker
The broker ’is a perfect fit for us’, says group deputy chief executive
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News AnalysisTechTalk: Market conditions keep insurtech investors cautious – but ‘green shoots’ may be ahead
’There’s a need for more action to be taken to encourage investment in technology and insurtech markets,’ says co-chair
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NewsEarnix inks deal to help insurance firms deliver more personalised products
’Earnix recognises the potential for growth and innovation in the UK insurance market,’ says head of business development
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NewsInsurance industry ‘right on the cusp’ of using AI for improved underwriting judgement
’A drive in productivity and improved judgement just allows us to insure more,’ says chief executive
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NewsFormer Superscript duo launch digital assets insurance broker
’Our goal is to become a leading global distributor of covers,’ says chief executive
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NewsMGA hires former Wakam head as chief underwriting officer
’He is a great fit to drive our underwriting strategy forward as we continue to build new products, pursue acquisitions and expand the team,’ says chief executive
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NewsCII names Chaucer CUO as new president
Incoming president says she is ’looking forward to supporting and working with the members and the board, to deliver the CII’s clear and sensible strategy that aims to build public trust in the insurance profession’
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NewsMS Amlin names two new non-executive directors
’Both bring extensive expertise and a deep understanding of the Lloyd’s market,’ says chair
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NewsMore than a third of UK businesses lack emerging tech expertise amid cyber attacks – Hiscox
’Business leaders will need to continue to invest in attracting the right expertise to manage emerging technology risks if they are to not just survive but thrive in a world of expanding technologies with their reputations intact,’ says chief information and security officer
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NewsTicker launches telematics policy for older drivers
’The Older Drivers Forum regularly receives emails from concerned mature drivers on what they can do to reduce premiums,’ says chair
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News‘Travel insurance market is buoyant’ following Crowdstrike incident – Blink Parametric
’Around 30,000 flights are delayed globally every day and that number more than doubled on 19 July 2024, when CrowdStrike’s security upgrade triggered a global IT meltdown,’ says chief executive
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NewsPremium Credit names chief risk officer
’This key appointment will strengthen our current capability, ensuring we are highly proactive at this critical point of our journey,’ says chief executive
