All articles by Harriet Scott – Page 8
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News AnalysisIn Focus: Should insurers give brokers more ownership of coverage points when eTrading?
Are insurers taking on board broker advice and expertise when it comes to digitally placing commercial lines risks, or are eTrading processes blocking this type of collaboration? Insurance Times asks industry experts to find out…
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NewsDive In: Challenging generation ‘myths’ is key to busting age bias
’Don’t go out of your way to reinforce the stereotypes – bring the actual individuals and their personalities together,’ says director of client operations
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NewsInsurtech startup raises £1m to launch AI-powered forensic fraud detection
’Our mission is to help insurers make more informed decisions on fraud faster which we do by offering reasoning behind why a document presents a risk of fraud to guide their investigation,’ says founder
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NewsDive In: Festival disrupted by protests
’We’re here to say – inclusion without justice is not inclusion at all,’ says protest groups
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NewsBrokerslink welcomes embedded insurance specialist as newest affiliate
’We believe there’s a significant opportunity for brokers to embrace embedded insurance as a means to differentiate themselves in the current landscape,’ says chief executive
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NewsDive In: ‘Culture of openness’ key to creating supportive environments
’[It’s] about role modelling at a leadership level, demonstrating and being visible about the fact that people have responsibilities,’ says underwriter
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NewsPersonal lines MGA signs quarter-billion capacity deal with Zurich
’This renewal marks an important milestone for us following last year’s management buyout,’ says chief executive
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NewsData privacy concerns stall adoption of telematics car insurance
’People need to feel they are in control of their own driving data – that it works for them, not against them,’ says executive vice president of growth
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NewsMarkel launches domestic abuse support framework for all UK employees
’Domestic abuse doesn’t stop at the front door and neither does our duty of care,’ says chief people officer
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NewsMGA partners with specialty insurer to launch E&O underwriting practice
This new partnership ’reflects our determination to work with MGAs that deliver innovative, value-added solutions to policyholders’, says chief underwriting officer
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NewsCargo theft surge poses growing threat to supply chains, warns consultancy
It is no longer simply high-value items being targeted as ’evolving black market trends have led to lower value products being targeted more frequently’, says chief executive
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News AnalysisMGA-specific regulations should address ‘mixed picture’ in claims oversight
’The more an MGA is given responsibility and accountability for claims outcomes, the better the decision making and the customer claims journey,’ says chief operating officer
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NewsTiernan explains importance of clear timeline messages after latest Blueprint Two delay
’It’s important that at the centre we get very clear messages with timelines that give all the stakeholders the ability to have an investment timeline that they can engage with,’ says chief executive
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NewsTfL proposals tackle ‘unfair’ insurance gap between London pedicabs and taxis
‘It’s unfair that someone can go and get a pedicab and yet a taxi driver that has got a lot of insurance is paying several thousand pounds,’ says director
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NewsPen Underwriting expands SME cyber coverage range to counter evolving threat
’Our process of continual review, adjustment and improvement is aimed at ensuring customers have access to the most relevant and most responsive cyber policy possible,’ says managing director of international cyber, D&O and PI
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NewsDavies promotes new group chief product officer to strengthen global technology leadership team
’We are committed to investing in top talent as we accelerate our technology and innovation agenda and leverage our global resources,’ says group chief executive
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NewsTwo‑thirds of brokers say communication technology is underused in claims – Direct Commercial
’The numbers are unambiguous and market-wide – 85% cite communication as the biggest frustration and 68% point to poor tech utilisation behind it,’ says claims director
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NewsAdmiral identify mother and chartered accountant son’s £2m injury fraud
’We hope this outcome sends a clear message – honesty is not optional and fraudulent behaviour will be met with decisive action,’ says head of technical claims
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NewsCila names new president and youngest ever deputy president
’The Charter changes represent a significant evolution of the Institute,’ says executive director
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News AnalysisShould a bespoke regulatory framework be introduced for MGAs?
‘This isn’t about reducing oversight – it’s about right-sizing it to ensure that regulation supports, rather than hinders, the MGA model,’ says chief executive
