Covid-19 – Page 42
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News51% of SMEs cut back on business insurance policies amid pandemic – Premium Credit
Underinsurance is a major problem, with many cash strapped SMEs cutting back under the financial strain of the coronavirus-influenced recession
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FeaturesSedgwick advocates joint machine and human approach as false document fraud surges
The loss adjuster has seen an uptick in false document fraud during lockdown
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NewsMotor insurance costs stay at a four-year low – ABI
With tier three being enforced across London, driving habits could change once again and the ABI has therefore extended its Covid support
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News AnalysisInside the burgeoning world of cannabis insurance
Insuring the cannabis market could be a key opportunity for brokers as the entire supply chain needs cover, but this potential goldmine does not come without legal complexities. Insurance Times investigates
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News45% of businesses take no action to protect themselves from cyber attacks – NFU Mutual
The commercial insurer has extended its cyber helpline to the end of the year following its research findings
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NewsNew sales surge 150% for Bought by Many amid Covid-19 pandemic
The insurtech will change its name for its Sweden territory only
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NewsAviva partners with Santander on home insurance offering
The bank hopes to reduce its question set even further in the near future
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FeaturesCovid-19 evolves role of the broker in insurance – Novidea
Technology now has a a bigger place in the market and this could free up time for brokers to look at more complex tasks
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NewsInsurer closes Cardiff office after staff member tests positive for coronavirus
The office will remain shut for 72 hours
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Online onlyCytora shifts to permanent remote-first working culture
The insurtech will be inviting employees to give feedback on its progress
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IT InterviewBroker service Q&A Covéa Insurance: ‘Our aim is to make our required return on capital’
Insurance Times speaks to Covéa Insurance’s director of distribution in personal lines Sue Coffey about the five service areas being explored in the broker survey
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NewsPolitical violence cover sees uptick in demand following Covid-19 pandemic – Talbot Underwriting
Businesses may be left under-prepared and under-insured as the lines are blurred for what constitutes a riot, protest, political violence or war
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NewsMinster Law continues ‘digital first’ transformation approaching April 2021 small claims portal
The firm’s chief exec says she will continue plans to ensure its footprint matches its digital first strategy
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NewsMinster Law’s profits slightly impacted by Covid-19 but results ‘a considerable achievement’
Despite the pandemic’s impact, the firm’s new partnerships and digital claims service points to long-term resilience
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IT Interview‘The insurable world will continue to grow’ says Gallagher Bassett’s UK chief client officer
With an increase in employment liability claims and potential insolvencies, Covid-19 is still impacting the claims landscape in a myriad of ways
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NewsBrokers missing out on using social media to talk to clients during lockdown – Ecclesiastical
Brokers are missing out on a key opportunity by not using social media
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NewsCar insurance premiums fall in third quarter - WTW
The pandemic is the main factor driving down prices, a survey has found
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NewsColdplay bass player calling for government insurance scheme to save events sector
The £90bn events sector is in dire straits due to enforced lockdown measures during the pandemic, but a scheme similar to that of the TV and film industry’s could provide relief
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NewsInsurance sector ‘unprepared’ for pandemic – Convex’s Stephen Catlin
The Convex chairman and chief exec questions how the insurance industry can help at a time when government resources are overstretched and the pandemic ongoing
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News AnalysisWide area damage principle is ‘question on everybody’s lips’ for quantifying BI claims
Following the High Court’s ruling in September on the FCA’s business interruption test case, Insurance Times explores some of the key areas that could impact on quantifying these coronavirus-related claims
