Insurer Analysis – Page 4
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News Analysis
In Focus: New public-private partnership opens door to new counter fraud capabilities
’The government did talk about whether they might be able to do something about minimum levels of sentencing for convicted fraudsters,’ says chief fraud and financial crime officer
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News Analysis
The time for telematics is now – but the industry must agree on education
Commentators concur that ‘now is the time’ for telematics to take centre stage for motor insurance provision as technology advancements innovate policy implementation
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IT Interview
Jason Harris: Connectivity, people and agility are the key pillars for QBE International
’Clearly, my predecessor did a fabulous job and a key goal was to keep the good things from his era. But, when he retired, it was time for a different approach,’ says chief executive
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News Analysis
Briefing: Why is Aviva so keen on taking over DLG?
Aviva has secured a preliminary agreement with DLG over a potential acquisition
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Why Ageas, Aviva and QBE were named insurers of the year at 2024’s Insurance Times Awards
Market intelligence firm Insurance DataLab explores the financials behind the big insurer winners from this month’s Insurance Times Awards ceremony, hosted by Claudia Winkleman
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IT Interview
Jo Sykes: Markel UK set ‘to invest in future growth’ for 2025
In particular, schemes with brokers will be a ‘focus’ for the ‘end-to-end’ insurer next year, says divisional director
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IT Interview
Nikki Lidster: Zurich UK reinforces ‘people business’ philosophy with investment in underwriters
’This investment in our underwriting team is about ensuring that brokers feel supported,’ says head of SME and trading
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News Analysis
TechTalk: Insurers still grappling with legacy system challenges
If legacy technology is not updated coherently across the supply chain, this could ’create inconsistent customer experiences at different points in the customer journey’, says law firm chief executive
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News Analysis
Briefing: Will the DLG board stay loyal to Winslow as Aviva goes on ‘charm offensive’?
DLG rejected a takeover attempt from Aviva, saying the offer ’substantially undervalued the company’
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News Analysis
The Big Question December 2024: What trends do the UKGI market need to be cognisant of heading into 2025?
With the new year fast approaching, Insurance Times quizzes industry experts on what the insurance sector should watch out for in 2025
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IT Interview
Covéa Insurance does not want to ‘rush and fail’ growth after 2023 job cuts – Georges de Macedo
Despite falling nine places in this year’s Top 50 Insurers report, published by Insurance Times and Insurance DataLab, insurer chief executive believes ‘growth is not difficult’ to achieve
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News Analysis
Briefing: Technology innovation once again raises London’s transformation hopes
Data driven underwriting is set to become ‘fundamental part of Lloyd’s future’, says membership organisation
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IT Interview
FCA review on rule simplification offers ‘opportunity’ to forge ‘proportionate’ framework – Jon Dye
The chief executive says Consumer Duty marked ‘a significant regulatory change’ that ‘has involved a good deal of work’ to implement and embed successfully within the insurer’s operations
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News
AI helping underwriters spend more time in-person with brokers
’AI can help firms gain a competitive edge by removing admin from the underwriter, so they can spend more time in meaningful discussion,’ says managing director
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News Analysis
GTA chief says greater regional stability needed prior to launching EV credit hire scales
Pressure for the General Terms of Agreement to include electric vehicles is increasing, but those behind the scheme say that this inclusion can only come when key issues are resolved
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News Analysis
Insurers going that little extranet to tackle rising underinsurance
With insurers agreeing on the persistent risk of underinsurance, they discuss the suprising benefits of eTrading in addressing the issue
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News
High Five: Catch up on the biggest stories this week
Insurance Times rounds up the biggest stories from 11 to 15 November 2024
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News Analysis
Specialist insurers lead the way as composite firms continue to suffer
Insurance DataLab looks at how commercial, personal and composite insurers have performed
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News Analysis
Briefing: Employers and staff either side of a widening divide over flexible working
There are concerns that the months to come may see a rise in employees seeking legal redress if they feel their employers are being anything but flexible when it comes to how they allow staff to structure their working weeks
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News Analysis
In Focus: How can HNW insurance policies help manage risks related to high value or risky hobbies?
High net worth clientele often enjoy an array of hobbies that the average man on the street may not be able to afford – but how can individuals ensure they have appropriate cover to protect against pitfalls of a very particular hobby niche?