Interviews – Page 34
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IT InterviewMGA Q&A: ‘Much of what sets us apart is not provided by the broader market’ says Nexus Underwriting
Nexus Underwriting group chief underwriting officer André Ford talks to Insurance Times, discussing the reputation of the MGA market, capacity concerns among brokers and exploring the underwritng and claims processes used to stand out in the MGA market
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News AnalysisBarton/Reid warn of 'excessive consolidation at inflated prices'
Chief executive Phil Barton and chairman Stuart Reid teamed up to launch Partners& as a new breed of broker, the duo discuss what makes the business different and what they believe is the key to long-term sustainable success
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IT InterviewKi – the digital follow-only syndicate aiming to reduce the London Market’s expense ratio
Brit is taking a data-led approach to solving various pain points in the London Market in its latest partnership with Google Cloud
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IT InterviewIndustry set to grow post Covid-19 due to ‘greater appreciation’ of insurance
Following the worst of the Covid-19 pandemic, commercial and financial technology firm FIS believes insurers could see a “natural growth” in their business if they respond to consumer demands for more mainstream pandemic coverage.
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IT Interview‘Our relationship with insurers is very strong’ says Copart UK boss
Insurers initially turned to salvage as a solution when body shops and repairers struggled to secure parts amid Covid-19 pandemic
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IT InterviewClaims is on a ‘big journey’ to catch up with digital revolution says AXA’s Malik
The claims managing director believes the use of data and analytics has been exhausted in pricing, and should instead be used to enhance the customer experience
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IT InterviewMGA Q&A: So-sure reacts to Covid-19 lockdown by reducing pricing to reflect changed risk
So-sure’s chief executive Dylan Bourguignon talks to Insurance Times’s Savan Shah about standout services and reacting to the coronavirus pandemic
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NewsAllianz appoints chief risk officer from within the business
The permanent appointment follows a stint on an interim basis
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IT InterviewInsurance market is on the back foot in dealing with Covid-19 pandemic says law firm partner
Insurers and brokers need to move past the crisis management phase and think of future solutions to mitigate pandemic risks
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NewsBiba flags 19 coronavirus-related issues on behalf of brokers
The trade body collated top broker concerns surrounding the Covid-19 pandemic, such as unoccupied property clauses, renewal extensions and insurer risk recommendations
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IT Interviewetrading Q&A: Insurers have a ‘key role’ to play in reducing e-trade complexity says Zurich
Paul Tombs, head of SME at Zurich discusses how Zurich Online is supporting brokers to be operational during the pandemic with Insurance Times’s Savan Shah
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FeaturesThe Briefing: Coronavirus impacts on GI - With a reduction in road use due to Covid-19, should insurers start returning some premium?
Insurers in the US are refunding part of their customers’ car insurance premiums as coronavirus lockdown measures see a decline in vehicle use and therefore claims, but will the UK market follow suit? Four industry experts share their thoughts
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NewsTokio Marine Kiln appoints new chief underwriting officer from Chubb
The new hire has experience in specialist markets
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IT InterviewLexisNexis Risk Solutions UK boss says use of policy history information is ‘really rudimentary’
The firm’s managing director for UK and Ireland believes policy history data could be better utilised to improve ratings and underwriting
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IT InterviewLoadsure reveals spot freight market plans after £1.1m funding
The spot freight market has a complex value chain, and operating in a time-critical environment can be expensive for the broker, this insurtech MGA hopes to change that
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NewsCrawford and Company confirms new chief executive and president in US
The new Atlanta appointments will be effective from 15 May
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IT InterviewSteer clear of inaccurate telematics apps says insurtech boss
ThingCo chief executive explains that smartphone apps may offer a cheap solution for insurers and brokers, but they don’t enhance the claims process
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News AnalysisHiscox Action Group pins hopes on Enterprise Act as it bids to force BI Covid-19 claims payouts
The action group speaks to Insurance Times about the claims against Hiscox and how a specific area of the law could come back to haunt insurers incorrectly refusing claims
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FeaturesEmployers versus brokers: Are workplaces a competing distribution channel or a new opportunity?
Are employers encroaching on brokers’ territory by providing insurances via workplace benefits, or is there an opportunity for brokers to capitalise on these relationships?
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NewsMcLarens appoints new executive director to UK and Ireland board
The new hire has 33 years of industry experience, previously working at firms such as Sedgwick UK
