Financial Ratings – Page 4
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NewsCovid-linked D&O claims are ‘a significant area for focus’ – Fenchurch Law
In particular, firms facing insolvency may struggle to find cover under directors’ and officers’ policies due to recently implemented coronavirus exclusions, says law firm partner
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NewsCatastrophe losses cost insurers $83 billion in 2020
Losses from secondary peril events are forecast to increase, driven by climate change - Swiss Re sigma
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NewsIrish regulator finds that ‘dual pricing is evident’ within home and motor markets
Customers with the longest tenures are paying the most for insurance, according to market analysis
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NewsEnd of a mutual: LV= members to receive cash windfall after private equity sale
LV= previously sold its general insurance business to Allianz last year
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NewsLaw firm partner predicts ‘more and more coverage disputes’ for excess layer insurance
Brokers may well get caught in the ‘argy-bargy’ too if primary insurers and excess layer insurers disagree on coverage decisions
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NewsHiscox UK fills key leadership role
Specialist insurer Hiscox has made an interim appointment permanent as it continues to revamp its UK leadership team
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NewsMactavish warns that ‘premiums are rising dramatically’ due to hardening market
In addition, the firm believes there has been a ‘considerable erosion in the quality and extent of the insurance cover offered to policyholders’, which may not have been flagged by brokers
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News‘Blanket’ broker PI exposure following Covid BI fallout is ‘overhyped’ – Fenchurch Law
Following the FCA’s business interruption test case, law firm partner says ‘of course there’s going to be broker exposure’ in relation to professional indemnity claims
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NewsData sharing needs to improve for London Market to lead in cyber insurance
A panel of industry experts highlight why London is the natural “hub” for cyber insurance provision and what the market needs to do to lead from the front in this product line
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NewsAviva to sell entire Vietnam shareholding
The move adheres to Aviva’s strategy to focus on its UK, Ireland and Canada markets
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NewsBrit appoints new group chief financial officer from RSA Scandinavia
The new hire will start in May 2021
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NewsWhether or not an insured intends to rebuild fire damaged property should have no impact on reinstatement payouts – Fenchurch Law
A Court of Appeal case last year leveraged previous case law to decide that an insured’s intentions surrounding a property damaged by fire has no bearing on a claim payout based on reinstatement
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NewsInsurance premiums £90 cheaper for electric cars – comparethemarket
The latest figures from comparethemarket reveals that insurance for electric cars is £90 cheaper providing evidence of the financial benefits of greener transportation
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NewsInsurance Times Awards finalist 2020 Q&A: Premfina taps mobile-friendly customers with on-demand premium financing
This week the winners for Insurance Times Awards 2020 will be revealed at a virtual ceremony on 9 December
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NewsSpecialist motor insurer boosts expansion plans by backing Lloyd’s syndicate
The insurer will work with Arch Managing Agency Limited to transfer managing agency responsibilities in the next few months, but this is subject to Lloyd’s approval
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NewsInsurance Times Awards finalist 2020 Q&A: Premfina’s premium finance software puts brokers and MGAs in control
This month the winners for Insurance Times Awards 2020 will be revealed at a virtual ceremony on 9 December
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NewsCo-op underwriting sale to Markerstudy completes for £185m
The deal includes a 13-year partnership between the two organisations, to enable Co-op Insurance to expand its home and motor insurance footprint
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NewsQ&A: Pearson Ham’s Stephen Kennedy debates the pros and cons of the FCA pricing practices study
Pearson Ham’s director Stephen Kennedy debates the advantages and disadvantages of the FCA’s General Insurance Pricing Practices Market study, who will benefit and how can the industry better prepare?
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NewsInsurance Times Awards finalist 2020 Q&A: Paymentshield’s illuminate campaign shines light on general insurance opportunity
This month the winners for Insurance Times Awards 2020 will be revealed at a virtual ceremony on 9 December
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NewsAXA ‘very well positioned’ post-Covid as it works towards 2023 strategy
AXA will take five strategic actions as it moves towards 2023
