Interviews – Page 28
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IT InterviewEC3 Brokers calls on government to become ‘insurer of last resort’ for live events
The broker has called on the government to become the insurer of last resort for the sports and entertainment industry and warns of the potential ’carnage’ on the UK’s economy if these venues cannot get the insurance they need to operate
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IT InterviewBrokerbility buy is a ‘tremendous opportunity’ says Clear Group boss
Broker to target small, specialty firms as part of M&A expansion plan to support ‘gradually moving up the ladder’
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NewsSolicitors’ PI rate rise on the horizon due to Covid-19
With the pandemic giving rise to a potential rise in claims for solicitors’ professional indemnity insurance, Paul Castellani the Forum of Insurance Lawyers (FOIL) and Kennedys’ partner tells Insurance Times why
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News Analysis‘Pandemic Re needs to get up and running’ says Aston Lark boss Peter Blanc
The ‘cancellation culture’ caused by Covid-19 is hitting the economy hard, but the inability for event organisers to obtain to coronavirus cover is still stifling this sector – Blanc believes it’s time for the insurance industry to lean on the government for a solution
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IT InterviewUninsured smaller acquisitions spark fresh demand for insurance solution says CFC’s Angus Marshall
With a potential post-pandemic capacity crunch in M&A, CFC’s Angus Marshall gives his view on the current environment and why corporates are looking at warranty and indemnity insurance
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IT InterviewHow Amazon’s latest insurtech tie-up could be template for disruption
Tech giant Amazon recently partnered with an insurtech instead of an incumbent, Altus’s consultant Patrick Hayward tells Insurance Times why this move is an important one
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IT InterviewCovid-inflated credit hire claims is ‘a big issue' for insurers, says law firm partner
The Covid-19 pandemic may be boosting income opportunities for credit hire firms – accumulatively, this could end up being a big financial hit for insurers
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IT InterviewConsumer Intelligence warns premium hikes could follow FCA pricing report
Consumer Intelligence has warned that premium hikes could follow the proposals that were laid out in the FCA’s pricing practices report which was published yesterday
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IT InterviewLockdown is technology’s ‘moment to shine’ says Insurercore’s founder and MD Peter Clarke
Technology has been crucial during the UK’s lockdown - this has accelerated platform on-boarding and searches for Insurercore, the insurance market’s risk appetite directory, which acts like a ’dating agency’. Its managing director Peter Clarke tells Insurance Times why the Covid-19 pandemic is technology’s ’moment to shine’ and discusses the ...
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IT InterviewKingfisher adopts strong M&A focus as part of business re-brand
A 12-month, multimillion pound transformation and change project has seen Vantage Holdings morph into the newly rebranded Kingfisher Holdings. Insurance Times gets the details from the firm’s group chief executive
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News AnalysisBI test case decision is ‘conclusive judgment in favour of policyholders’
Industry expert says the verdict is ‘no surprise’, however the industry is ‘nowhere near the finishing line’ as insurers now need to reassess their business interruption policy wordings
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NewsLloyd’s John Neal reflects on ‘huge impact’ of pandemic but commends market’s achievements
Lloyd’s of London boss says that it’s important to get plans right for 2021 and not undo all the good work the market has done in previous years
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FeaturesHow telematics can serve the boat insurance market
Telematics guru tells Insurance Times how the boat insurance market could benefit from telematics as she reveals plans in her latest partnership and role as interim chief exec
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IT InterviewAston Lark boss gives predictions of FCA BI test case result
Peter Blanc, Aston Lark’s group chief executive, tells Insurance Times his predictions as the date for the verdict of the FCA business interruption test case approaches
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News Analysis‘Keen to make acquisitions’ – Gallagher chiefs discuss M&A strategy
Gallagher has a strong balance sheet and a track record of buying UK brokers. Gallagher UK underwriting and broking boss, and M&A head Olly Homer, discuss acquisitions. The duo insist a strong cultural fit is paramount in making a deal.
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People & OpinionCovid-19 is just an excuse for poor service from the insurance industry says broker MD
Ann Manning, managing director at Henley-on-Thames-based broker ManningUK, says she is ‘ashamed of our industry’. Here, she describes her recent experiences with insurers during the coronavirus pandemic… By Ann Manning, managing director at ManningUK
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News AnalysisBrightside’s Derek Henry on the future of personal lines
The Covid-19 pandemic has created some big challenges for the insurance market, not least for those involved in the business interruption and event cancellation markets. Brightside’s managing director of broking spoke to Insurance Times about coronavirus, the polarisation of the personal lines market and the rise of short-term insurance.
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IT InterviewAon’s Dominic Christian on bringing diversity to the insurance industry
With diversity and inclusion being hot on the agenda following the death of George Floyd in the US and the subsequent Black Lives Matters protests, Dominic Christian at Aon UK explains why ethnic minorities are so important to the insurance industry
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IT InterviewCovid car buying habits lead to demand for new insurance products says Copart UK boss
The coronavirus outbreak continues to alter the motor insurance market as policyholders’ driving behaviours, car purchase patterns and claims reflect changed road usage. Insurance Times gets the details from Copart UK’s managing director
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Online only‘I was so worn down’ - a first-hand account of racism and sexism in the broking industry
Several sexism and racism scandals have blighted the insurance industry over the years. The Black Lives Matter protests have invigorated the ongoing debate over diversity in the sector, but how much has really changed and how far is left to go, before we can say real progress has been made? ...
