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FCA’s latest business plan presents ‘quite a warning for the industry’
New chief exec Nikhil Rathi has this month published his first business plan for the regulator – Insurance Times finds out what it really means for the industry
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Taskforce intent on ‘ripping up’ regulation ‘rule book’ – what is the impact on UK GI?
For example, the proposed expansion of open finance suggested by the TIGRR could have a ‘big impact on the broker market’ as it paves the way for ‘a new type of tech-savvy intermediary’
Briefing: Covid costs now hitting reinsurance bottom line
Covid-19, Solvency II and ESG factors will all be influencing global multiline insurers’ balance sheets, says S&P Global Ratings
Briefing: Why Admiral continues to be the darling of UK insurance stocks
Described as a ’golden nugget in muddy water’, is Admiral the shareholder gift that keeps on giving?
Breakingbury v Croad judgment could spark negligence claims increase
CFC’s Chris Comerford tells Insurance Times why he believes this judgment might open the doors to vicarious liability claims becoming commonplace as the CQC cracks down on insurance checks
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Covid-19 creates tangible opportunities for intellectual property insurance
The pandemic has led to an ‘opportunity for brokers to work with clients to protect their intangible assets, which increasingly are at the heart of [a] company’s worth’
Briefing: Aon-WTW merger still hitting snags amid broader consolidation landscape
Aon still has its work cut out for it if it wants to complete its purchase of Willis Towers Watson and mitigate market competition worries – however, will competition concerns increase across the piece as a result of the recent consolidation uptick?
Briefing: What five SME products could come under the FCA’s fair value microscope?
The first deadline surrounding the FCA’s general insurance pricing reform is approaching fast - insurers and brokers must consider the implications on SME products if they haven’t done so already
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Greg Laker: Culture change and obtaining board buy in is ‘key’ for driving sustainability
Those businesses that do not take sustainability seriously will ‘ultimately not form part of the supply chain’, says loss adjuster director
Liz Latter: Innovation in complex household claims is often overlooked
Expanding into personal lines for the first time, Qlaims hopes its new claims assistance policy will benefit brokers by boosting brand reputation and customer service
Supercede – the marathon running duo with an appetite for risk
The two co-founders of Supercede tell Insurance Times their plans after recently receiving a £2m investment and how training for a marathon led to the creation of a global all-in-one reinsurance platform
Opinion: Broking leaders must consider succession snags
Howard Lickens, executive chairman of broking business The Clear Group explains the potential pain points for internal succession solutions and what today’s leaders need to consider ahead of their exit
Premium Finance Report 2021
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MGA Q&A: Commercial Express aims to ‘reduce percentage of business’ to main carrier
Kristian Bartlett, head of sales and marketing for Commercial Express tells Insurance Times’s head of research, Savan Shah about the new developments for the broker community, after achieving four stars from brokers in last year’s MGA survey
MGA Q&A: Dual Oliva ‘didn’t miss a beat’ during Covid-19 pandemic, providing ‘welcome consistency’ to brokers
Bob Peterson: Still ‘headroom’ for pricing increases due to market ‘peaks and troughs’
MGA Q&A: Dual Group aims ‘to be part of the solution’ for brokers post-pandemic
MGA Q&A: Mike Keating - Capacity will continue to be the main challenge for MGAs in the year ahead
Lonmar prepares to provide a ‘more comprehensive service’ following Marsh’s UK Networks merger
General insurance ‘isn’t a static industry’ – Aviva’s Winslow
Adam Winslow: Avoiding being the ‘bull in a china shop’ upon leading UKGI at Aviva
MGA Q&A: Brokers’ growth appetite for emerging risks is ‘a challenge to get really excited about’ - CFC Underwriting
MGA Q&A: MPR Underwriting ‘emboldened to do more’ following 2020’s five star survey result
Matt Connolly: Insurtech M&A takes ‘upward swing’ as pandemic bolsters digital transformation
Greg Laker: Culture change and obtaining board buy in is ‘key’ for driving sustainability
Those businesses that do not take sustainability seriously will ‘ultimately not form part of the supply chain’, says loss adjuster director
Liz Latter: Innovation in complex household claims is often overlooked
Supercede – the marathon running duo with an appetite for risk
MGA Q&A: Commercial Express aims to ‘reduce percentage of business’ to main carrier
MGA Q&A: Dual Oliva ‘didn’t miss a beat’ during Covid-19 pandemic, providing ‘welcome consistency’ to brokers
Bob Peterson: Still ‘headroom’ for pricing increases due to market ‘peaks and troughs’
MGA Q&A: Dual Group aims ‘to be part of the solution’ for brokers post-pandemic
MGA Q&A: Mike Keating - Capacity will continue to be the main challenge for MGAs in the year ahead
Lonmar prepares to provide a ‘more comprehensive service’ following Marsh’s UK Networks merger
General insurance ‘isn’t a static industry’ – Aviva’s Winslow
Adam Winslow: Avoiding being the ‘bull in a china shop’ upon leading UKGI at Aviva
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Opinion: Broking leaders must consider succession snags
Howard Lickens, executive chairman of broking business The Clear Group explains the potential pain points for internal succession solutions and what today’s leaders need to consider ahead of their exit
Briefing: Covid, capacity and poor insurer service continues to pose problems for brokers
Briefing: We are all now worried about the FCA
Briefing: Pandemic impact on financial results is not over yet
Opinion: Root causes need to be wormed out if levy growth is to be stunted
Briefing: Goldman Sachs gives Aston Lark big firepower
In Focus: What unintended consequences could follow the implementation of the Official Injury Claim portal in May?
Briefing: Fraud red flag will remain for personal injury claims despite OIC portal launch
Briefing: Intact is excellent, but faces big challenge with RSA buy
Briefing: FCA could be setting sector up to fail with four-month pricing implementation period
Briefing: The three crucial questions that lead to successful innovation