All Covid 19 articles – Page 8
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Latest NewsChanging risk landscape leads to record-breaking loss of business income – Aon
The insurance broker’s latest survey reveals the top 10 global risks, according to risk managers
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Sam White: Unconscious bias barrier has led to a ‘skewer of male dominance’ in industry
Historically, it has been ‘unbelievably difficult for female founders to get funding’, says top boss
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Motor insurers pocket £3.3bn Covid windfall – ACSO
Pandemic linked lockdowns saw car insurers reap £118 per policy, states ACSO’s research
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Spike in FOS referrals reveals motor cover is most complained about insurance product – Insurance DataLab
Understanding the make up of complaints will be key in preparing for the regulator’s fair value spotlight, according to data service co-founder
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Broker CEO Forum: Pandemic ‘upped the ante’ around staff welfare and mental health
Insurance industry has ‘a real fear’ around employee burnout, while insurtech investment indicates sector-wide ‘digital first’ focus is here to stay
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Boom 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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CO2 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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BrokerFest 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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BrokerFest 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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BrokerFest 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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Seventeen 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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Sabre 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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Ian 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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FCA 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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BrokerFest 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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Brighton 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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BrokerFest 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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Backchat 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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People & Opinion
Industry 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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Briefing: 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
