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FeaturesFCA test case could be death knell for brokers’ PI cover if insurers win
Industry voices fear the fallout of the regulator’s test case on the broker PI market, predicting that it could become ‘a backstop for the entire business interruption industry’
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Insurance industry backs government’s flood investment plans in fight against climate change
The insurance industry has commended the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affair’s (DEFRA) record investment £5.2bn as it sets out long-term plans to mitigate flood risks against the backdrop of climate change. Many agree that a common goal must be established to reduce the damage caused by flooding. ...
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Features
HNW Focus: HNW capacity enjoys ‘resurgence’ despite economic Covid constraints
Although the Covid-19 pandemic has caused an economic recession across most industry sectors, the high net worth market is surprisingly buoyant. Insurance Times explores the key capacity trends within this sector.
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African Caribbean Insurance Network reveals six steps to racial inclusion in London Market
The African Caribbean Insurance Network (ACIN) has revealed its six recommendations to boost racial inclusion in the London Market.
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HNW Focus: How can high net worth providers prove their value under current conditions?
The high net worth market has a distinct USP of providing a specialist service with a personal touch - but as Covid-19 causes face-to-face interaction to dwindle while digital communications take the reins, is the sector therefore suffering? Industry experts share their views
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The Big Question July/August 2020: What lines of business will harden or be most exposed following Covid-19?
In Insurance Times’s July/August 2020 issue, we ask the insurance market which business lines they thought might harden and which might be the most exposed following the coronavirus crisis.
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The history (or mystery) of the broker remuneration debate
The debate recently resurfaced following a report from Mactavish which called out the broker model, but what is the history behind the debate?
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Webinar Brokers & coronavirus: What challenges will brokers face post-covid and what role will technology play this year and beyond
The Covid-19 pandemic has not come without controversy to the insurance industry, this is the second in a series of webinars, our expert panel discuss what brokers are doing to overhaul their businesses and adopt more digital methods.
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Two-thirds of motor fleet managers say broker support is invaluable when making a claim
The research from insurer Allianz also found that more than half of the motor fleet managers polled believe they have been a victim of fraud
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News Analysis
Covid-19 has polarised consumers on data sharing
Insurers will be challenged with how they respond to the polarising impact of the coronavirus pandemic, and they must not fall into the trap of excluding a large swathe of vulnerable customers from their books of business
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Webinar Brokers & coronavirus: What is the new normal?
The Covid-19 pandemic has not come without controversy to the insurance industry, in the very first of a series of webinars we discuss the ongoing business interruption scandal, how firms have transitioned to working from home and the challenges that brokers are facing.
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IT Interview
‘Future of insurance as insurtech’ more crucial than ever says Insurtech Board chairman
The future of insurance is insurtech and this is more important now than ever as the UK emerges from lockdown, according to the chairman of the Insurtech Board (Tech Nation UK).
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News Analysis
Coronavirus: B&B owner faces ‘timebomb of debt’ after BI claim rejected by AXA
The results from the FCA’s test case could come too late to save struggling SMEs that are facing daily financial hardship as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. Insurance Times hears from Stamford House Bed and Breakfast about its claims experience and fears for the future
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A look back at the career of new Aviva CEO Amanda Blanc
As Amanda Blanc takes over from the departing Maurice Tulloch, Insurance Times takes a look back at an insurance career that spans more than 30 years
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Aviva commitment to UK GI seen in Blanc hire - brokers react
News of Blanc’s appointment was seen as positive by a broad swathe brokers, but not everyone welcomed the move
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Tech Nation and Insurtech UK call on insurance leaders to support insurtechs post-pandemic
Tech Nation Insurtech Board and Insurtech UK are urging all leaders in the insurance sector to take on a series of commitments on innovation to support insurtechs after the impact of the pandemic.
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News Analysis
Local Leicester lockdown could prove ‘difficult for insurers’ defending rejected BI claims
Business interruption policies triggered by Covid cases at the insured premises, or within a defined radius, may come under closer scrutiny as city-centric lockdown confirms the local impact of the pandemic
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IT Interview
‘There’s always misinformation and bravado around multiples’ says new GRP boss Mike Bruce
Despite the advantages of consolidation, Bruce added that this is still viewed negatively within the broking sector
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Biba endorses move to legalise rental e-scooters on British roads
Biba has endorsed the Department of Transport’s (DfT) move to legalise rental e-scooters on Britain’s roads this Saturday 4 July. Insurance will be required for all rental e-scooters taking part in the trial and this will be provided by the operator. But privately owned e-scooters remain illegal ...
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Q&A: Price should not be viewed in isolation as more tailored policies become the norm post Covid-19 says Purbeck boss
Todd Davison, managing director at personal guarantee MGA Purbeck Insurance Services, speaks to Insurance Times about the ‘new normal’ post Covid-19 and why policies shouldn’t purely be price driven
