Covid-19 – Page 11
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NewsBoom in business protection complaints show customers still feel ‘hard done by’ – Insurance DataLab
Despite the High Court’s ruling to clarify business interruption claims, complaints have increased more than fourfold over the last year
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AnalysisCO2 crisis could spark fresh demand in supply chain cover
Climbing CO2 prices have put pressure on the national and global supply chain, subsequently affecting Covid-hit SMEs
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NewsBrokerFest 2021: Broker networks ‘oversell’ their value - Trident Insurance
Brokers can remain independent from merging with big conglomerates if they remember what they are good at, says broker director
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NewsBrokerFest 2021: SMEs face underinsurance risk around intangible assets
Although cyber cover for SMEs is a ‘tough sell’ for brokers, these businesses should be encouraged to seek expert advice ‘because they won’t understand intangible risks as well as brokers do’
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NewsBrokerFest 2021: Hybrid working heightens reputational risk for SMEs
Reputational risk is high on businesses’ agendas as many firms have now switched to hybrid or home working models
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NewsSeventeen Group reports 8.3% revenue growth amid Covid-19 pandemic
The broker’s strategic objectives remains to grow ‘both organically and through acquisition’
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NewsSabre suffers drop in GWP due to Covid-19 and FCA pricing reform
Profit before tax for 2021 is expected to be below the range of analysts’ forecasts
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IT InterviewIan McCarron: Broker was ‘scared’ yet pandemic provides ‘more positives than negatives’
Despite its annual premium eroding by 65% during the Covid-19-related lockdowns, the business is now ‘on track’ to achieve 30% ahead of budget
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NewsFCA issues warning to insurance firms over hybrid working risks
The regulator will be evaluating firms on a case by case basis
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NewsBrokerFest 2021: Brokers act as ‘buffer’ to mitigate ‘appalling’ insurer service for SME risk
Providing a ‘slick service’ to SMEs is harder than ever thanks to a lack of access to technical underwriters and error-laden documentation, says broker boss
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NewsBrighton Pier Group receives £5m following Covid-linked business interruption claim
The claim relates to losses incurred to the end of June 2021
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NewsBrokerFest 2021: Brokers need to understand the new economy to drive growth – Phil Bayles
Chief commercial officer says brokers’ future success lies in turning economy ‘changes into opportunities’ and pinpointing ‘what type of schemes they will create’ to suit the post-pandemic landscape
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NewsBackchat October 2021
Abseiling off risky heights, saying goodbye to an industry veteran and more insurtech babies - what has the industry been up this month? You heard it here first…
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Sponsored ContentIndustry collaboration is the only way to defeat fraud challenges – Carpenters Group
Faye Fishlock, head of defendant services at Carpenters Group, looks at the insurance fraud issues the industry is facing following feedback from the latest Fraud Charter roundtable
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AnalysisBriefing: Unpicking industry challenges at BrokerFest 2021
On Monday, brokers will hear a pandemic case study from commercial wheels broker McCarron Coates, as well as have the option to learn about the current lay of the land in high net worth
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NewsBrokerFest 2021: Flexibility will create opportunities for insurers and brokers alike – Markel UK
Markel UK’s director of sales and marketing emphasises why insurers need to get proactive as they look to support their clients at a time of operational uncertainty
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NewsFraudulent claims dropped 10% in 2020 – ABI
The trade body’s figures also reveal a record-breaking claims value in oversea travel scams
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NewsAirmic 2021: Cyber market still perceived as ‘hard’
Insurance buyers are facing rising cyber risk and insurance challenges, but are there green shoots of a market softening more generally?
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NewsDirect Line and Churchill remove Covid cancellation restriction for travel insurance policies
The approach aims to support the recovery of the travel insurance industry
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IT InterviewMike Keating: ‘Opportunity knocks’ for MGAs post-pandemic as technology becomes key
The MGAA chief executive is optimistic about the future for MGAs and says there is an opportunity for technology companies to work with them
