All articles by Clare Ruel – Page 92
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News‘Every building should have a safety logbook’ – Building Safety Register’s Matt Hodges-Long
In a recent webinar, the Building Safety Register’s co-founder discusses why every building should have a safety logbook and how it might help the insurance industry manage risk four years on from Grenfell
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NewsArdonagh to invest in M&A broker
The broker’s 17-strong team will join Ardonagh upon completion of the deal
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Newsiprism unveils product for unoccupied properties
Brokers expect an increase in unoccupied commercial properties as a result of economic disruption
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NewsInsurtech UK calls for end to VAT regime for insurtechs ahead of Spring Budget 2021
The trade body discusses the challenges that insurance premium tax causes the insurtech sector in the run up to the topic potentially being debated later this week on 3 March
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NewsLloyd’s syndicate Brit confirms it ‘has never’ underwritten Adani coal project policies
Campaigners are now calling on other Lloyd’s syndicates, such as Arch, Ark, Hamilton, Hiscox, Lancashire and MS Amlin, to do the same
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NewsSurveillance of activities could be ‘threat to privacy’ – FOIL
Speaking at a recent Forum of Insurance Lawyers’ (FOIL) webinar, Melissa Collett, professional standards director at the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) explains why insurers must be “explicitly careful” with data
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NewsThe Big Question March 2021: How do the current market conditions compare to previous ones for professional liability classes?
With the UK set for an economic downturn amid Covid-19, professional liability classes have had quite a ride as a result. Insurance Times asked industry experts how the current market compares to previous ones for this line of business
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FeaturesIn Focus: ‘Enabler’ insurtechs will provide digital skill set to steer insurers out of pandemic – Sønr
Insurtechs offer a ‘great opportunity’ to assist large corporate insurers in making a ‘digital shift’ says Sønr chief executive
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NewsInsurtech Trõv partners with electric vehicle sharing company
This partnership is part of the insurtech’s expansion plans
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NewsInsurance industry braces as Fire Safety Bill debated in parliament
The House of Commons today debates the Fire Safety Bill, identifying key amendments that could affect the insurance sector
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NewsGeneral insurance market faces ‘fundamental changes’ – EY’s Tony Sault
Tony Sault, EY’s head of general insurance, tells Insurance Times what challenges the insurance industry might face over the next few years following the fallout from the pandemic, the Supreme Court business interruption case and the FCA’s pricing review
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NewsGRP buys Ipswich-based broker
The broker will remain as a standalone business, but hopes to now target substantial growth as part of GRP
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NewsAviva to exit Turkey
The transaction is expected to complete this year, but is subject to closing conditions and regulatory approval
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NewsCommercial insurance pricing up by 44% in UK – Marsh
Global commercial insurance pricing was also up by 22% in Q4 2020
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NewsFCA issues new guidance for the treatment of vulnerable customers
The regulator has put forward this guidance to generate consistency in the treatment of vulnerable customers
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NewsAviva approves €3.2bn sale of its French business
Aviva’s capital and liquidity has been strengthened with an increase in excess capital of around £2.1bn
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NewsGovernment’s plan to reverse EU Vnuk law – risky or ‘positive development’ for insurance?
With the UK government planning to scrap the Vnuk law, what does this mean for the insurance industry’s plans to cover micromobility, such as e-scooters? Insurance Times finds out
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NewsData holds a ‘huge opportunity’ for the insurance industry – FOIL
Speaking at a recent Forum of Insurance Lawyers’ (FOIL) webinar, Allianz’s Chris Wyard discusses the pros and cons of decision trees
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NewsPremium Credit to offer payment options for supplementary FSCS levy
Insurance firms typically have 30 days to pay up on supplementary levy charges
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NewsAston Lark reveals two new acquisitions
The two acquisitions bring 30,000 policyholders into the Aston Lark Group and over £50m in annual premiums
