All articles by Clare Ruel – Page 93
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      NewsTechnology will continue to drive M&A – Clyde and Co
The law firm says that technology will continue to be a key feature of deals in the coming year
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      NewsRock Insurance Group reveals new underwriting agency
The underwriting agency looks forward to building successful broker partnerships
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      NewsM&A set to soar in 2021 – Clyde and Co
In the law firm’s report released yesterday, it revealed that dealmakers’ appetites have returned after the hit of the pandemic
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      NewsGRP inks deal to buy Marsh’s UK Networks business
On completion of the deal, a single brand proposition will be launched called Hedron
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      NewsCGI Insurance completes rebrand as Partners&
Partners& chief executive says CGI was the ‘perfect fit’
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      NewsUnderwriting training simulator created for Hiscox
There is a shortage of skilled underwriters in the sector, according to Hiscox - the simulator will address the skills gap
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      NewsConsumers still ‘cautious and sceptical’ over how insurers use data – FOIL
Speaking at a Forum of Insurance Lawyers’ (FOIL) webinar last week, Duncan Minty, founder of Ethics and Insurance, says that if insurance intends on being successful with innovation, it needs to close the trust gap with consumers
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      News AnalysisCovid-driven digital shift opens door of opportunity for new brokers
The Covid-19 pandemic has fast-tracked the use of digital solutions in broking. Insurance Times explores how digital shifts during the pandemic has opened up the market for new broker opportunities
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      NewsAviva reportedly in talks to sell its operations amid Italy sale
The insurer confirmed that it was “exploring options”
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      NewsLloyd’s warns syndicates of ‘increasingly high risk’ cyber attack threats from Internet of Things devices
Lloyd’s worked in partnership with CyberCube and Guy Carpenter on its new report for syndicates, designed to support their understanding of emerging cyber risks
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      NewsArdonagh Group expands down under with Resilium buy
The group’s chief executive David Ross says the acquisition forms the ’centrepiece’ of its Australia operations
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      NewsBuilding Safety Register reveals new manifesto
The Building Safety Register’s co-founder hopes the manifesto will provoke wider discussion over the implications of building safety for the insurance market, as well as highlight risk management measures
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      NewsUK-EU insurance capacity relationships still required post-Brexit says Pro Insurance Solutions
Pro Insurance Solutions managing director Robert Buchberger tells Insurance Times that there is ”an ongoing desire to operate international schemes in commercial and financial lines”
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      NewsSimply Business selects insurtech MGA as health insurance provider for new proposition
The first phase will see the insurtech unveil its health insurance plan for the self-employed
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      News AnalysisAmazon’s Ring incidences expose cyber insurance inconsistencies and new IoT risks
Insurance Times explores the emerging risks from Internet of Things’ devices, as well as how it could be an opportunity for brokers and insurers
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      NewsDemand for commercial property insurance quotes drops by 49% - Quotezone
High street takeaways were tipped as being the most resilient for this line of insurance
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      NewsBiba backs government’s extra £3.5bn cash injection to address cladding dilemma
The trade association will continue working with government to deliver a targeted, state-backed indemnity scheme
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      NewsGlobal all-in-one e-trading platform aims to save brokers time on deal-making
The e-trading platform aims to cut the time it takes for brokers to do administrative tasks in the deal-making process
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      IT InterviewInsurers not ‘profiteering’ from soaring building premiums post-Grenfell – ABI
In a recent blog, director of general insurance, James Dalton outlines the perspective of insurers having to cover the risks associated with high-rise buildings post-Grenfell
 

























