Interviews – Page 17
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IT InterviewColm Holmes: Allianz is ‘always looking to do more with brokers’
Following the publication of its 2021 year-end financial results, the insurer plans to ‘increase investment in broker relationships’, according to new chief executive
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IT InterviewOla Jacob: ‘Flying the flag’ for diversity and inclusion equals greater innovation
While the recruitment and retention of ethnic minorities has always been an issue for the insurance sector, FloodFlash’s broker success manager hopes to demonstrate that the industry does, in fact, have a place for everyone
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IT InterviewQ&A: Etrading evolution will hit over next five years - Covéa Insurance
Insurance Times speaks to Ian Newman, head of SME strategy and development at Covéa Insurance, about the firm’s latest developments on its etrading platform, Covéa Insurance Online
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IT InterviewChubb UK commits to offering brokers ‘stability’ following five star personal lines recognition
Flourishing in the HNW market means creating ‘a marriage of the right wordings, expertise, service delivery’ and finding ‘coverage to support clients’, says insurer’s head of personal risk services
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IT InterviewAndre Symes: Why insurance ‘needs a rebrand’ following Covid BI test case
Despite the fallout from the FCA’s business interruption test case denting consumer trust, insurtechs could play a key remedying role as they are ’for the people, by the people’
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IT InterviewA ‘strong focus on relationships’ sees Covea retain five star recognition in personal lines report
‘Outside the box’ underwriting has helped the insurer maintain its five star streak with personal lines brokers, according to its director of intermediated distribution
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IT InterviewZurich plans to ‘work hard to keep ahead of competitors’ following five star report success
The insurer’s head of personal lines emphasises that Zurich has an ‘appetite to grow’ in 2022, alongside demonstrating a focus on claims and sustainability
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IT InterviewD&O and cyber liability insurance is ‘maturing’ amid hard market – JM Glendinning
New capacity in these markets could come from ‘nimble’ MGAs, however brokers must have ‘grown up’ conversations with clients to successfully manage expectations around higher premiums and reduced coverage, says broker boss
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IT InterviewSimon Taylor: The independent broker ‘not interested in M&A’
Reich Insurance Group exceeded its five-year GWP target ahead of schedule – its chief executive tells Insurance Times the secret to running a successful broking business
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IT InterviewHowden Group aims to be new insurance industry ‘challenger’
The broking group plans to develop a ’lead position’ across continental Europe after now cementing its status as ’the new powerhouse in the UK market’, says chief executive
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IT Interview‘We haven’t got this cookie cutter way’ when it comes to M&A – NFP
Rather than implementing a plug and play model following acquisitions, NFP aims to give new business buys accountability and responsibility, says UK and Ireland chief executive
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IT InterviewPeter Giger: Tackling the climate change crisis calls for another industrial revolution
Zurich’s group chief risk officer argues that the ‘status quo cannot last’ to combat the climate change crisis successfully
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IT InterviewProperty claims inflation and digital support tools will continue to impact claims sector in 2022
Tackling property resilience following flooding presents ‘a lot of opportunity’ for insurance industry this year, while digital tools target ‘hyper-convenience’, notes Zurich’s UK chief claims officer
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IT InterviewQ&A: Insurance staffer seeks to clamp down on harmful suicide content
Founder and director of R;pple Alice Hendy tells Insurance Times head of research Savan Shah how her brother’s suicide gave rise to her business
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IT InterviewDavid Nichols: Motor claims trends to watch in 2022
Insurance Times catches up with Zurich’s UK chief claims officer to find out what motor claims trends should be on the industry’s radar this year
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IT InterviewSimon Jackson: GoShorty plans to raise bar on policy sales and ‘further refine’ broker offering
The insurtech aims to become the dominant player in the market for temporary vehicle insurance
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IT InterviewIan Millard: Clear Group is ‘by far the best home’ for Morrison Insurance Solutions
Generalist brokers must specialise to effectively advise clients, recommends broker managing director
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IT InterviewCFC Underwriting’s Graeme Newman - ‘We want to be the broker’s partner of choice’
Graeme Newman wants to be the ‘partner of choice’ for UK brokers. Here, he spells out his vision for CFC Underwriting and how he will make that happen
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IT InterviewLuisa Barile: Bought By Many set to rival Lemonade as it takes on US market and pet health
The insurtech is now live in 28 states in the US and aims to become a nationwide provider for pet insurance and wellness
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IT InterviewInsurercore’s Peter Clarke on winning Tech Champion of the Year 2021
Insurercore’s managing director Peter Clarke discusses how he felt winning the prestigious award for Tech Champion of the Year last month at Insurance Times’ Technology and Innovation Awards 2021
