Insurer Analysis – Page 15
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News AnalysisTackling opportunistic fraud requires ‘a measured approach’
Experts at March’s Fraud Charter event discussed the appropriate response to the shifting profiles of those carrying out fraud
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News AnalysisBriefing: Reinsurer says enough is enough as nat cat costs continue to rise
With natural catastrophes affecting all worldwide jurisdictions in some way, shape or form, reinsurer emphasises that steps must be taken now to implement change and reduce insured losses
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News AnalysisInsurance M&A continues to rise – but has it reached its peak?
Broking M&A is focusing on the extremities of the UKGI marketplace, with smaller firms being eyed up and the ‘consolidation of the consolidators’ potentially on the cards too, says co-founder
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News AnalysisTechTalk: Impact of simplified R&D scheme for insurtechs and startup brokers is ‘yet to be seen’
Brokers and MGAs investing in software that is new, improving a process or addressing an uncertainty could benefit from R&D tax relief
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IT InterviewTim Bailey: ‘Attracting and retaining talent’ vital to Zurich’s success
Since taking the helm, nurturing a pipeline of diverse talent has been one of the main priorities for Zurich’s chief executive
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IT InterviewBill Bradshaw: FM Global able to take ‘a really long-term view of risk’ where climate is concerned
’What is important is that we have the data that allows us to make really good decisions and look for innovative solutions,’ says operations manager
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News AnalysisBriefing: UK can grab opportunity to support Islamic insurance
The London market has an expceptional opportunity to cement its place as one of the world’s Sharia-compliant insurance hubs
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News AnalysisFCA battling ‘snitches get stitches’ mindset when it comes to non-financial misconduct
’We can sit here and say ‘oh, it is a terrible culture,’ but what are we going to do about it?’ asks member of parliament
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News AnalysisBriefing: Are regulations on affordability pulling in opposite directions?
The associated costs of new regulation mean that insurance providers may soon have to consider whether affordability is affordable
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News AnalysisWhat does the FCA’s actions on Gap mean for the future?
We’ve heard that the unofficial threshold for that payout rate may be set at 30%, with business lines falling under that level likely to draw increased scrutiny from the FCA, says co-founder
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News AnalysisIn Focus: How niche schemes are becoming more important to brokers’ growth strategies
Niche schemes have been talked up by experts after brokers were told to focus on size or speciality in the future
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News AnalysisBriefing: Industry needs to deliver clarity on climate approach
The insurance market is perceived to be blocking progress around climate change due to providing insurance for fossil fuel projects – however, the situation may be more complex than protestors realise
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News AnalysisIn 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 AnalysisWhat will 2024’s elections mean for business and insurers?
’You need to understand everything you touch in your supply chain and think about how these different political risks might manifest themselves,’ says head of strategic risk consulting
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News AnalysisWhat’s going on with Gap insurance after FCA’s bombshell announcement?
’Gap was probably at the highest of everybody’s list in terms of a product that was ripe for being targeted and corrected,’ says chairman
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News AnalysisThe Big Question: How can brokers stay updated on cyber security threats and offer effective risk management support to commercial clients?
Regardless of their size, commercial clients are facing an increasing number of cyber threats - but how can brokers help mitigate this evolving threat? Insurance Times asks six professionals how brokers can lead in this market
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News AnalysisProduct recall insurance increasingly relevant as threat grows
’Often, the biggest concern for business is the reputational loss,’ says legal director
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IT InterviewClaud Bilbao: ‘Size matters’ as medium-sized businesses face cyber attacks
’These significant financial implications affect businesses across all sectors and of all sizes, but some are more heavily targeted than others,’ says UK underwriting director
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News AnalysisBriefing: Is the FCA getting its own house in order?
The regulator’s newly released service metrics demonstrate its commitment to becoming more assertive
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IT InterviewBob James: Lloyd’s prefers sector-wide ‘criticism’ of project delays instead of unsafe Blueprint Two delivery
’I would rather take criticism [about the delay of Blueprint Two] then push the date and have a platform that has a flaw that [would] be problematic,’ says chief operations officer
