Covid-19
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Latest NewsMoving to the cloud ‘inevitable’ for smaller brokers
’We’re now in the middle of the biggest transformation that we’ve ever seen in the insurance industry,’ says vice president
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Latest NewsThe responsibility insurers and brokers need to have to SMEs
“[We are] seeing a generation of businesses which are different to what they were before,” says head of SME
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Latest NewsInsurance managers trying to do ‘more with less’ as workloads rise
‘If managers aren’t thriving, the organisation won’t be either,’ managing director says
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Latest NewsInsurers’ service for brokers is still key challenge – Bravo Networks
Managing director believes ‘a perfect storm’ of factors has impacted insurers’ service for their broker partners – however, the situation is ‘getting into a better place’
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News AnalysisThe Big Question April 2023: How can the insurance industry help improve current motor repair network models?
Repairers are key to the success of settling motor claims, but the sector continues to face significant challenges. Insurance Times asks industry leaders where firms can help
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News AnalysisOpinion: Insurer service ‘disconnect’ for brokers still impacted by post-pandemic work models
Simplification, consistency and delivering on promises must become a priority if insurers are to improve service levels for brokers, writes editor Katie Scott
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Latest NewsEntertainment industry ‘not out of the woods yet’ despite recovery – Allianz
The insurer warned the sector ‘must continue to evolve’
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News AnalysisIn Focus: Are broker schemes on the rise again?
Industry experts tell Insurance Times about the recovery of broker schemes following the pandemic
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Latest NewsWest End theatre group to sue Allianz over alleged BI failure
It is one of a series of Covid-19 BI claims arising from the pandemic lockdown when businesses were forced to shut
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Latest NewsBrits' confidence in overseas travel renewed as policy sales increase – World Nomads
The insurer’s insights reflect that UK travellers have ‘well and truly cast the shackles off post-pandemic’, says general manager
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Latest NewsSupply chain risk demands businesses’ full attention – Chubb
‘Robust risk management and business resilience strategies are critical to future-proofing supply chains,’ says co-author
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News AnalysisBriefing: Resilience partnership may point to the future of insurance
Insurers investing in Covid-related research projects could be looking to reduce the long-term costs of future risks
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News AnalysisOpinion: Is Europe still the next phase of UK broking M&A?
Editor Katie Scott shares broker views around whether the UK really is running out of broker consolidation targets
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News AnalysisBriefing: Could mass tech firm layoffs trigger ripple effect for insurtechs?
As more technology giants announce mass staff layoffs, could the insurtech sector see a similar trajectory?
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News AnalysisBriefing: Hybrid working creates opportunities - but the risks need to be understood
Brokers must understand the ramifications of the new working order to support both insurers and end clients
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News AnalysisHow is the industry faring ahead of the FCA’s Consumer Duty implementation?
Insurance DataLab provides exclusive analysis of the Financial Ombudsman Service’s most recent complaints data to see how prepared the industry is for the FCA’s Consumer Duty this July
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News AnalysisIs flexible working right for brokers?
Insurance Times speaks to two broker chief executives to hear the arguments for both returning to the office and maintaining continued flexible working
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News AnalysisInsurers brace for employers’ liability claims as Covid and flu ‘twindemic’ ramps up
However, some market commentators believe this dynamic is an opportunity for innovation
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Latest NewsInsurance sector employers have ‘legal duty’ to provide safe workplace as Covid and flu surge
Employers must take steps to keep employees safe, says law firm partner
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IT Awards 2022Insurance Times Awards 2022: Crawford and Company ‘combines people and technology in a unique way’
Angus Osborne-White, director and head of technical development at Crawford and Company Forensic Accountancy Services, reveals why the firm should win the Claims Partner of the Year category at the 2022 Insurance Times Awards