All articles by Helen Yates – Page 2
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AgendaDoes the UK have a compensation culture?
Four specialists discuss the effects of fraudulent claims and how the industry can guard against them
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AgendaTime to shrug off the industry stereotypes
It is essential that insurance improves representation for both race and gender at all levels, to better reflect its customer base
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AgendaBrokers encouraged to embrace use of smart home tech
Biba has collaborated with Magenta Insurance to tackle rising cost of escape of water claims, as part of a wider approach to leveraging connected smart devices for home cover policies
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AgendaMillennials are main perpetrators of motor insurance fraud
Research by Cifas suggests the view of insurance fraud as a ‘victimless crime’ persists in the UK, with younger drivers increasingly likely to offend through fronting, leading to calls for continuing education from the industry
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AgendaKeyless entry a growing concern as motor thefts rise
Car theft claims rose by 27% in 2018, as criminals find new ways of hacking into high-end cars
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AgendaDual pricing: Getting off the hamster wheel
The insurance industry is coming under increasing pressure over dual-pricing. Will it ever be able to eliminate it?
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AgendaIs broker consolidation bad for innovation?
Commercial lines brokers continue to consolidate, with the tie-up between Stackhouse Poland and Gallagher expected to be completed at the end of Q1. But as brokers seek ever-increasing scale, do we risk losing the value of independent advice?
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AgendaCyber reputation threat is top 2019 risk
Cyber threat and its link to loss of reputation is the top risk for SMEs in 2019, according to the Allianz Risk Barometer, and the second biggest concern for mid-sized firms, next to business interruption (BI). The two risks are linked, with cyber incidents the most feared BI trigger for ...
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AgendaLet clients decide over unrated insurers, brokers told
Brokers could find themselves on the hook for professional negligence claims if they do not make their clients aware that the option to use cheaper unrated carriers is available
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AgendaBrexit effect begins to bite UK businesses
Political and economic uncertainty are taking their toll as growth and confidence dips and insolvencies reach a four-year high amid calls from small business leaders to better protect supply chains
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AgendaWhat is the role of the broker in the construction sector?
Three industry experts consider why businesses in the building industry will continue to benefit from professional advice on insurance
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AgendaConstruction insurance market bottoms out
Rates online remain soft even as some capacity providers leave the market, but underwriters are becoming more selective
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News AnalysisConstruction enters the digital age
The building industry has traditionally been slow to adopt new technology, but that is starting to change, bringing with it new kinds of risk
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AgendaHow can brokers win and retain motor business in the aggregator age?
A panel of specialists give their views on whether brokers still have the edge in a tough market
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NewsEY: Motor insurers ‘back in the red’ by 2019
After the highs of 2017, motor rates are expected to continue falling this year and next. But there is some good news for the industry as efforts to curtail whiplash claims come into force
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NewsSMEs are waking up to cyber threat, but are they buying cover?
Small businesses now rank cyber incidents as their biggest threat after business interruption, but many are still underestimating their exposure and don’t have a plan in the event of an attack
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NewsPhishing, silent cyber and ransomware – the growing threats
The number of attacks on business accounts is rising, according to Beazley Breach Response, with emails better crafted and tailored to the recipient, making them harder to spot
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NewsMGAs fill in the gaps left by insurers
Four industry figures answer the question: are insurers in danger of losing broker support to more specialised intermediaries, such as MGAs and wholesale brokers?
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NewsClaims in flux – The standout disruptors
The claims space is being tackled by disruptors from all sides. Here are some of the standouts
