All articles by Clare Ruel – Page 98
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NewsMotor Insurers’ Bureau responds to reimbursement query for e-scooter crimes
The use of privately-owned e-scooters on roads or other public places remains illegal
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News AnalysisRevealed: Insurance Times Awards 2020 – winners and reaction
Insurance Times was back again yesterday for the last of its virtual awards ceremonies of 2020 as it celebrated innovation and excellence across general insurance, did you make the cut?
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NewsFlood risk key decision when buying or renting a property – Flood Re
The majority of people surveyed are backing the introduction of Flood Protection Certificates
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NewsSpike in cancellations and switching hits employers’ liability cover – GlobalData
The pandemic caused 14.7% of respondents to cancel their employers’ liability policies in 2020, according to GlobalData
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NewsInsurance premiums £90 cheaper for electric cars – comparethemarket
The latest figures from comparethemarket reveals that insurance for electric cars is £90 cheaper providing evidence of the financial benefits of greener transportation
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NewsCriminals on e-scooters may have to reimburse insurer or Motor Insurers’ Bureau – FOIL
This is regardless of whether a legal or illegal e-scooter is used by the criminal
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NewsFlock enters flexible connected motor insurance market
It is also signing up a select number of forward-thinking fleet owners for an entirely usage-based insurance product, set for widespread availability in 2021
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News AnalysisBlueprint Two is Lloyd’s ‘rubber hits the road moment’ – John Neal
With the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic sharpening Lloyd’s of London’s focus on its Blueprints, Insurance Times takes a deeper dive into what’s behind Blueprint Two
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NewsLV= Broker signs five-year cloud-based pricing deal with insurtech
Using the insurtech’s cloud-platform will allow brokers to instantly respond to market conditions
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News40% of UK homeowners don’t have accidental damage contents cover
With Christmas fast approaching and burglaries spiking, new data from a home insurance comparison website reveals that premium prices have seen little change and that many do not protect their home contents
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NewsSpecialist motor insurer boosts expansion plans by backing Lloyd’s syndicate
The insurer will work with Arch Managing Agency Limited to transfer managing agency responsibilities in the next few months, but this is subject to Lloyd’s approval
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FeaturesJM Glendinning’s Nick Houghton shoots for £200m GWP after spotting opportunity in polarised market
The broker boss tells Insurance Times about his plans for strategic acquisitions as he aims to grow the business from £45m gross written premium to £200m in five years, following the firm’s recent management buyout
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NewsTasker Insurance Brokers buys specialty broking business
Tasker aims to continue its growth and has a key focus on acquiring broker businesses and new talent
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NewsConstruction consultancy warns ‘shameful removal’ of PI cover leaves building owners uninsured
The firm is calling on the government to take urgent action and underwrite policies
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NewsLondon market startup received launch go-ahead
The London market startup has also appointed the former president and chief executive of AIG’s Lexington Insurance
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NewsNewly launched London market broker begins trading
A new independent intermediary has been founded by two London market brokers
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NewsThe Big Question December 2020: What challenges and opportunities do you expect for 2021?
At the end of a challenging year that included the FCA test case, the switch to remote working and ongoing problems in classes such as professional indemnity, all against the backdrop of the Covid-19 pandemic, Insurance Times asks the industry what obstacles and opportunities they foresee for the year ahead
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NewsMotor Insurers’ Bureau could face rising claims as surge in e-scooter crimes seen in capital
Injuries from crimes committed by uninsured e-scooter riders could be problematic for the insurance industry
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NewsCovid causes shift in consumer attitudes towards smart technology – AXA Partners
With more people considering smart home technology, AXA Partners’ sales, marketing and distribution director explains why the insurance industry must take note
