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FeaturesBriefing: Brokers’ risk management role is key in preventing ‘contentious’ cyber ransom payments
The recent Colonial Pipeline cyber attack should act as a ‘wake-up call’ for businesses to better prepare for this emerging risk – and brokers are fundamental in laying risk mitigation groundwork
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NewsZurich’s premium up by 14% in property and casualty
The group is on track with its strategy and financial plans, according to the group’s chief financial officer
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IT InterviewJames Wright: New digital unit aims to give ‘our underwriters superpowers’
Insurers must get ‘comfortable with uncertainty and failure’ if they are to succeed in today’s fast-changing, tech-driven insurance environment, adds software consultant
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NewsLandmark judgment sees major insurance implications for dental profession
Law firm urges dental practices to obtain the right level of insurance as new judgment holds owner ’vicariously liable’ for negligence as opposed to the dentists involved
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NewsPIB Group boosts presence in Channel Islands with latest broker buy
Broker chief executive describes the purchase as an ‘excellent addition to our family’
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People & OpinionQ&A: ‘Consistency is key’ in a post-pandemic market – Markel
Markel’s sales and marketing director, Nic Brown reflects on the insurers success in the Insurance Times Commercial Lines Five Star Rating Report and how it intends to keep delivering for brokers and customers
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NewsProperty and finance services consultancy launches insurance broker
Managing director says the firm will offer ‘choice’ amid ‘a consolidated landscape’
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NewsTop 50 broker buys Ryan Insurance Group
Ryan Insurance Group’s chairman will step down following the completion of the acquisition to pursue other interests
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IT InterviewPeter Clarke: Insurercore sets sights on US and Irish markets amid platform relaunch
The firm has aspirations of expanding into other markets and wants to be a lifeline for brokers
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NewsBMS predicts a record-breaking 2021 for M&A insurance
Broker believes ’M&A insurance is definitely coming of age’ as deals using this cover increased by 25% between Q4 2019 and Q4 2020
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Breaking NewsQuantum queries causing BI compensation logjam - Momenta Group
Up to one third of companies making business interruption claims during lockdown are still waiting for compensation
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NewsGRP completes Marsh UK Networks buy
The deal marks ‘another important milestone for GRP’ according to its group chief executive, Mike Bruce
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NewsAviva teams up with insurtech for specialist cycling proposition
The insurtech’s chief executive says that he hopes to offer more products to Aviva’s customers in sports, leisure and business
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IT InterviewRichard Brooks: Brokers need to be ‘flexible’ and offer ‘fit for purpose cover’
As the demand for technology SMEs grows, brokers that provide a specialist solution will have the edge
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News AnalysisD&O market challenges remain as capacity and conditions still a concern
Underwriters are ‘wary’ of claims against board members, therefore brokers must work to differentiate their clients’ risks
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NewsZurich warns e-commerce boom could spark warehouse blaze uptick
Zurich’s claims data shows the average cost of large warehouse fires is £5.9m
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FeaturesIn Focus: What are the most pressing issues for the insurance sector post-pandemic?
The four panel chairs of Biba’s upcoming annual conference in May discuss the most urgent challenges for the insurance industry, as well as explain what the trade body’s annual conference means to them
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News AnalysisAmazon’s latest partnership could mend insurance sector's broken trust
Industry experts debate Amazon Business’s latest partnership with Next Insurance and what it means for insurtechs
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NewsCatch up on 2021’s Insurance2025 event
Read up on all the session content from 2021’s virtual Insurance2025 event, sponsored by Markel
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NewsMcLarens launches new independent surveying business
The initiative ‘marks a hugely positive step in McLarens’ evolution’
