Howden Analysis
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News Analysis
Briefing: Sector must do more to protect SMEs from cyber bullies
Simply waving a digital warning flag is not enough – the insurance industry must take more proactive steps to support SMEs with cyber protection
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News Analysis
Briefing: Insurers still seeking key to unlock cyber opportunities
While the risks continue to rise, the ability of brokers and insurers to grow the market in key areas remains an uphill battle
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News Analysis
Briefing: Time for the industry to sink or swim around flood risks
Flood-related claims are on the up, heavily influenced by climate change and the uptick in named storms – the insurance industry must take a proactive stance on this risk to avoid drowning in high claims volumes
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News Analysis
Opinion: How true is the claims ‘shop window’ adage?
Editor Katie Scott discusses whether a change in perspective around how claims are viewed could help improve customers’ perception of the industry
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IT Interview
Carl Shuker: ‘Single Howden brand’ seeks to continue growth trajectory by being ‘client centric’
UK and Ireland chief executive believes ‘there is still a huge demand for advice’ from insurance ‘clients of all shapes and sizes’
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News Analysis
Briefing: Turning point for geopolitical risk in 2024?
With elections in 2024 set to introduce an additional dose of unpredictability into an already volatile environment, businesses need to prepare for and protect themselves against escalating political-related risks.
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News Analysis
Briefing: AI must be used intelligently to augment people-based insurance sector
It is imperative to embrace the opportunities AI can offer in terms of back office functionality, but insurance professionals shouldn’t fear for their jobs just yet
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News Analysis
In Focus: How can brokers showcase their value to insurers via specialist schemes?
Insurance Times asks industry experts how brokers can leverage specialty and expertise to increase their value
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News Analysis
Briefing: Industry must show sexy side to win war for talent and ensure succession planning
If the UK insurance market is to retain its global standing and attract technology-minded staff, then industry-wide diversity strategies and a branding overhaul must be the focus for firms
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News Analysis
Briefing: Role models, work life balance and self-belief vital to improving representation for women
In the first of her new monthly columns for Insurance Times, Kelly Ogley lays out three steps the sector should take to increase female representation in c-suites
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News Analysis
Briefing: 1 January 2024 renewals evidence of the end of the world’s ‘holiday from history’
’The higher costs of goods and capital, civil unrest, deglobalisation and heightened security threats have ended the world’s holiday from history,’ says new report
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IT Interview
David Flint: Lloyd’s of London’s first black broker
’It’s never nice to think that someone may dislike you because of your skin colour,’ says chief executive
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News Analysis
Briefing: New product launch points to clear shift towards climate change resilience for clients
The launch of a parametric product for climate risks may provide a glimpse into the future, says Jon Guy
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News Analysis
Is regional growth a double-edged sword for the London market?
’There is a “massive opportunity’ for collaboration between regional hubs and the London market, says head of M&A
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News Analysis
Is telematics undergoing a mass market transformation?
’If adopted on a mass market basis, then it can cater to all,’ says chief data officer
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News Analysis
Specialisation spells survival for SME brokers in evolving landscape
SME brokers will continue to play a ’significant role’ in the insurance market while maintaining their independence, says head of M&A
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News Analysis
Briefing: French riots provide further evidence of the potential systemic risks of civil unrest
Violence has followed a pattern by swiftly propagating across the country and causing headaches for specialist insurers
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News Analysis
The Big Question June 2023: What was the most important lesson learnt at the Biba Conference 2023?
Insurance Times poses the question to eight industry leaders after the industry collaborated to rise to the challenge earlier in May.
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News Analysis
Briefing: Is mid-market consolidation coming to an end?
It is surely too soon to sound the death knell for broking M&A just yet, based on recent activity
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News Analysis
Briefing: Finally, an opportunity that is truly sustainable
Broker report flags emerging opportunity for London market firms – but competition could be fierce