Interviews – Page 4
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IT Interview
Aviva’s H1 personal lines figures are a ‘disappointing result in every respect’ says Holmes
The insurer’s UK general insurance chief executive also admits that Aviva is paying some Covid-related business interruption claims where they fall under broker wordings and coverage is clear
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Aviva plans to have 10% of staff in physical offices come September
The company’s chief executive confirmed to journalists this morning that Aviva is exploring its return to work plan, despite the success of home working
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Latest News
Hastings ‘very pleased’ with share capital offer from investors
The deal recognises the ‘inherent value in the company’ adds Hastings’s group chief financial officer
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Covid-19 claims inflation expected for 2020 H2, says Hastings’s Worth
The firm’s group chief financial officer explained that increased claims severity seen in H1 could continue due to the national uncertainty surrounding the coronavirus pandemic
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IT Interview
Q&A: Brokers armed with perils data can better identify policyholders at risk of flooding says LexisNexis Risk Solutions
Despite the prominence of the Covid-19 pandemic, Jonathan Guard, commercial insurance director at LexisNexis Risk Solutions, tells Insurance Times that flood risks should not be ignored and that better using perils data can benefit brokers. Savan Shah gets the details
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IT Interview
DLG motor claims dropped by 70% during Covid-19 pandemic peak
The insurer’s head of claims says ‘we’ve just got to be ready’ for claims escalation as lockdown eases
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IT Interview
Whiplash reform could lead to ‘claims in other guises’ says DLG’s head of claims
Despite making the process ‘much clearer’ for whiplash-related claims, Direct Line’s managing director for claims thinks the delayed whiplash reform could impact the broader motor insurance supply chain or other variants of personal injury claims
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IT Interview
Claims Excellence Awards 2020: Fraud solution finalists outline best-in-class USPs ahead of awards event
Insurance Times speaks to the three finalists within the Fraud Solution of the Year category for this year’s Claims Excellence Awards, getting the low-down on cutting edge fraud technology as well as finding out why achieving the award win would be so important
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IT Interview
Opportunity to boost terror insurance penetration seen amid lockdown
The socio-economic pressure on UK society could lead to a spate of terrorist attacks post-pandemic but there are measures that brokers can take to drive the penetration of terror cover up for SMEs and help ensure they can recover should the worst happen according to Geo Underwriting
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Features
Totus Re – the reinsurer for reinsurers
With the insurance industry taking a reputational hit during the pandemic, the two founders of Totus Re argue that a proactive stance could be a move in favour of the sector
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News Analysis
Barton/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 Interview
Ki – 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 Interview
MGA 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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IT Interview
Insurance 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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Biba 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 Interview
etrading 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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Features
The 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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IT Interview
Loadsure 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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Features
Employers 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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Features
Building trust is the cornerstone to operational resilience
With the world in a state of coronavirus-related flux, the need for solid and effective operational resilience has never been more pertinent – but how can this be achieved?