Covid-19 – Page 38
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NewsArcadia collapse alludes to danger of trade credit fallout – Nimbla
The insurance invoice firm says Arcadia is ’just the tip of the iceberg’ and that ’many more defaults can be expected in 2021’
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Sponsored ContentBuilding business resilience when only uncertainty is certain – Aviva
As featured in Insurance Times’s December issue, Chris Andrews, head of risk management solutions at insurer Aviva, flags the key concerns brokers will need to consider at year end and what facets should be a central focus
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FeaturesIn Focus: What changes are independent brokers planning to make to their services in 2021?
This year has certainly been a year of change for the insurance industry, thanks to the Covid-19 pandemic, the impending Brexit deadline and regulatory intervention. But how are independent brokers tweaking their service propositions in order to survive and stand out as we enter 2021? Insurance Times asks industry leaders ...
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FeaturesBriefing: An industry perspective – stop hiding behind the numbers
The insurance industry’s people-centric core is well hidden, yet this could be the key to patching up the sector’s reputation
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AnalysisBriefing: Riding the digital transformation wave
Is the pandemic signalling the end of analogue conversations amid the chatter of digital transformation?
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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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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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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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IT InterviewContingent BI fallout presents opportunities for new products – Swiss Re
Property and casualty market head says this could be ‘a very valuable product’ moving forward
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News AnalysisCulture change towards vulnerable customers is here to stay
Insurance Times explores the FCA’s most recent guidance for how insurance firms should treat customers in light of the Covid-19 pandemic and how this can impact vulnerable customers specifically
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NewsMore than 50% of brokers have experienced a mental health issue in the last 12 months
Heavy workloads and dealing with regulation are flagged as two key causes of broker stress
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NewsCarrot plans to broaden offering to include low mileage products
Telematic business MD says there is greater consumer interest in low mileage insurance products following a drop-off in commuting since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic
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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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FeaturesBriefing: Is there such a thing as a non-vulnerable customer nowadays?
As the definition of a vulnerable customer is steered away from being solely linked to age, it falls to brokers and insurers to pick up the slack in terms of offering support when certain situations make claimants or policyholders feel vulnerable
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IT InterviewTelematics reaching mainstream ‘tipping point’ — Carrot boss
There has never ‘been a brighter future for telematics’ as the Covid-19 pandemic has ‘focused people’s attention’ says telematics business head
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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
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NewsHome insurance premiums fall amid lower claims frequency during Covid-19 pandemic
In Consumer Intelligence’s latest analysis, a drop in home insurance premiums has been revealed, but one area continues to pay the highest
