Interviews – Page 25
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‘Personal relationships really matter in this industry’ – SRG’s Downey
SRG boss Warren Downey learned his trade from some of the best and brightest names within UK broking – he tells Insurance Times his story and route to leadership
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News
Better technology in cars will not cause blanket claims inflation – Ageas
As more sophisticated technology becomes commonplace in cars, the cost of repair will fall in the long-term, predicts the insurer’s claims director
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‘Being prepared is key’ – FSCS chief executive Caroline Rainbird on navigating the next financial crisis
The Covid-19 pandemic has seen businesses work in “unprecedented circumstances”, according to the FSCS chief executive. She tells Insurance Times how the pandemic has allowed the firm to think differently
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Customer engagement set to be boosted by greater use of digital and AI, says Ageas claims director
With the Covid-19 pandemic accelerating both customer and staff comfort in using digital communications and processes, insurer and customer engagement is expected to go up a notch in 2021, predicts UK claims boss
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Organic growth is the DNA of Specialist Risk Group says broker chief executive
Warren Downey has big plans for SRG this year. Insurance Times catches up with the broker boss to uncover the firm’s objectives since receiving a funding injection from private equity investor HGGC
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News
Opportunity around green parts is ‘too big to miss’ says Ageas UK claims director
The impact of the Covid-19 lockdowns last year enabled green parts to step up to the plate and fill distribution gaps in repair supply chains
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Clear brings in new chief exec as broker group aims to keep up M&A momentum
Appointment is aimed at freeing up the existing leadership team’s time to focus on acquisitions amid a ‘feeding frenzy’ in the market
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‘Current insurance models aren’t fit for purpose’ for autonomous vehicles – Rideshur
The MGA believes it could have some form of autonomous vehicle specific insurance available as early as next year
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US private equity firm buys majority stake in broker Specialist Risk Group
SRG has a pipeline of acquisitions planned for next year on the back of its fresh investment
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IT Interview
Covid spurring insurers to work more closely with insurtechs – Instanda
Instanda’s Tim Hardcastle tells Insurance Times why the pandemic has been a catalyst for insurers to work with external partners
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The ‘single biggest challenge’ for brokers is capacity says Miller boss
Broker chief executive explains that ‘we’re having to work much harder for our clients to make sure we get them the deals done that they need’
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Investment platform Seedrs aiming to become ‘go to’ funding source for insurtech
Seedrs chief investment officer tells Insurance Times about the firm’s ambitions as well as the state of the investment landscape during the pandemic
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Covid-19 pandemic exacerbates opioid crisis as claims surge again
With the Covid-19 pandemic still ongoing, there has been a surge in claims for opioids. Sedgwick’s senior medical officer tells Insurance Times why the situation has worsened and what the loss adjustor has been doing to tackle it
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M&A activity is “more frenetic now then it’s ever been” – Ethos Broking
The Covid-19 pandemic is accelerating M&A conversations, with many brokers considering whether to de-risk their assets
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Rideshur harnesses the power of real-time data for competitive commercial fleet cover
Chief executive tells Insurance Times the company’s journey into a ‘reluctant MGA’
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Features
Rise in cryptojacking could potentially hit insurers’ bottom lines – Guidewire’s Matt Honea
Cryptojacking is on the rise but massively under-reported, Guidewire’s senior director of cyber-security tells Insurance Times why insurers should be aware of this emerging risk
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Contingent BI fallout presents opportunities for new products – Swiss Re
Property and casualty market head says this could be ‘a very valuable product’ moving forward
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Features
JM Glendinning’s Nick Houghton shoots for £200m GWP after spotting opportunity in polarised market
The broker boss tells Insurance Times about his plans for strategic acquisitions as he aims to grow the business from £45m gross written premium to £200m in five years, following the firm’s recent management buyout
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Private equity investment set to bring ‘significant firepower’ to Miller
The firm was ‘not going to be able to blossom in the Willis Towers Watson family’ says broker chief executive