Covid-19 – Page 14
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FeaturesDriver education needed to reduce motor claims frequency and severity post-Freedom Day
Industry commentators debate how changing commuting patterns could impact motor claims
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NewsIrish insurer expects Covid BI claim payments to hit €183m
The High Court in Ireland ruled against FBD in February
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NewsLV=GI boss has ‘never seen anything' as 'substantial' as FCA pricing reform
Preparing for the incoming regulation changes comes alongside “teething problems” with the Official Injury Claim portal, chief exec adds
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NewsInsurance industry backs government’s live event reinsurance scheme in partnership with Lloyd’s
Several syndicates in the Lloyd’s market, including Arch, Beazley, Dale Underwriting, Hiscox and Munich Re, are supporting the initiative
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IT InterviewAndrew Johnston: Lots more investment looking for a home labelled ‘insurtech’
Willis Re’s global head of insurtech tells Insurance Times why he expects funding in this sector to increase and why the term ‘insurtech’ could lose its value in the long term
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IT InterviewBronek Masojada: ‘Getting the basics right’ is how industry will boost reputation post-BI test case
Paying outstanding BI claims remains one of the chief exec’s ‘personal priorities’ this year, however chairman adds that ‘appropriate pandemic exclusion terms’ are now in place for Hiscox’s BI book
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NewsMotor insurance premiums fall by £38 in 2021’s H1 to reach a new five year low - ABI
Consumers paid £430 for a comprehensive motor insurance policy in quarter two of 2021
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NewsHastings Group records profit before tax of £76m for 2021’s H1
Live customer policies have improved 4% year-on-year to reach 3.1 million by the end of June
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NewsLegal and General boosts dividend after operating profits total £1,079m in H1 2021
The insurer will be returning £309m to its shareholders in September
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IT InterviewIncoming Hiscox chief executive Aki Hussain sees ‘opportunities everywhere’
Despite handing over the reins, Masojada confirms he won’t be completely exiting the insurance market come January 2022
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NewsDirect Line’s profits return following pandemic-stricken motor market hit
Its gross income from car insurance premiums fell by 6.2% in the first half of 2021 due to fewer cars on the road, yet chief exec says the firm is ’entering the second half of the year with ambition and confidence’
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NewsHiscox boosts profit in first half of 2021
Chief executive confirms that nearly 4,000 full and final or interim BI claims payments have been paid as at the end of July
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NewsLoyal customers to benefit from FCA’s price walking ban
Uncertainty in the market around what will happen following the FCA’s price walking ban remains, but car insurance premiums are now the cheapest they have been since 2016
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NewsGallagher reports £2.1bn revenue rise for broker segment
Gallagher’s Matson says the broker looks forward to ‘continued growth’
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NewsBrit Insurance sees GWP increase by 14.2% amid Covid uncertainty
Brit’s group chief exec says Ki has had ’very positive reception’ from its broking partners
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FeaturesBriefing: ‘Astonishing’ industry change can’t distract from claims focus
The insurance sector is changing faster than British summertime weather – staying ahead of evolving claims trends, therefore, becomes a business imperative
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News AnalysisRansomware surge could see cyber become next Covid-related crisis
Cyber-linked business interruption cover ’should be viewed as vital’ as research confirms that 17% of UK businesses have experienced more cyber attacks since Covid-introduced homeworking measures
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FeaturesBriefing: London market is still wrestling with its future as Freedom Day arrives
London market brokers query hybrid working models, while syndicates ponder whether Lloyd’s blueprint investment will pay off
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NewsSabre sees dip in GWP for 2021’s H1 as pandemic ramifications continue
However, the insurer’s chief executive has ‘cautious optimism’ as the firm records portfolio growth of 2.8% between 2021’s Q1 and 30 June
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NewsAviva to pay out Covid BI claims to physios after broker and trade bodies apply pressure
The insurer initially declined Chartered Society of Physiotherapy members’ claims under its surgery policy, but has now revised its stance
