All articles by Isobel Rafferty – Page 27
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NewsIrevolution Group builds out broker businesses with new special projects hire
The appointee brings an ‘abundance of experience’ to the role having held c-suite positions at the likes of Freedom Services Group
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AnalysisCyber risk rating reports versus threat intelligence - what is ‘the best tool’ to analyse firms’ cyber security?
Industry leaders expose problems with cyber vulnerability assessment tools and discuss new ways to get ahead of cyber criminals
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NewsRegulation and inflation ramp up van insurance costs by 13.6% in H1 2022 – Consumer Intelligence
Average premium prices are now at their highest point since the market research firm started collecting data in April 2014
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NewsInsurers prioritising talent attraction and retention action amid economic strife – CII
Insurance professionals are prioritising the implementation of flexible working as the institute’s interim chief executive says that caring for staff ‘wellbeing’ is ‘key’
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NewsAsta announced as new manager of Lloyd’s SIAB Parsyl
The business has been transferred from Ascot Underwriting’s authority
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NewsHiscox results reflect mixed bag for H1 2022
The insurer’s underwriting result improved by 23.4%, despite conflict and nat cat driven losses
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NewsAston Lark Ireland bags Irish broker
Aston Lark Ireland hopes to become the area’s ‘leading independent insurance broker’, says chief executive
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NewsJensten Group snaps up SME-focused MGA
The new addition to the group will be ‘of great benefit to our partner brokers and their clients’, says wholesale managing director
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NewsFormer Horwich Farrelly top boss takes helm at CHO
The appointee replaces Peter Gomes, who has now retired
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IT InterviewSoftware company exposes insurance industry as most vulnerable to phishing following simulated attacks
Hackers believe insurance companies are ’highly desirable’ phishing targets because of the data these firms hold, says lead security awareness advocate
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NewsUK insurance pricing moderates in Q2 2022 – Marsh
Pricing was most challenging for those with clients dealing with natural catastrophe exposures, for example
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NewsSuccess in the future of insurance requires shift in underwriting roles – CII
Firms’ top and bottom lines will be dented, alongside staff headcount, if adaptation to the changing skillset climate is not achieved
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NewsAdmiral and Direct Line face double-whammy margin hit in 2022 – Bloomberg Intelligence
Regulation implementation and inflation pushing up claims’ costs are among the causes
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IT InterviewHelena Kazi: The entrepreneur striving to be a ‘very strong player in gig economy insurance’
Insurtech Giganomics, which is currently conducting a seed funding round, aims to provide a ‘full suite of products’ for an ‘underserved market’
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NewsAllianz Commercial prevents £36.8m worth of fraud in H1 2022
The insurer states that commercial linesis currently a hotbed for fraud, compared to personal lines
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NewsMGA First Underwriting builds new team to launch real estate product
The MGA plans to use its new team and proposition to meet the requirements of niche broker partners, says managing director
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NewsDive In Festival reveals focus on improving workplace cultures for 2022 event
The diversity and inclusion event will take place between 27 and 29 September 2022
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NewsPolicy Expert appoints new chief financial officer
The new hire succeeds Paul Gildersleeves, who was employed by the firm for more than 10 years
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NewsGeopolitical strife impacting shift in ransomware attacks – SonicWall
The cyber security firm discovered 59,259 cases of never before seen malware in March 2022 alone
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NewsJoint founders launch end-to-end platform to support delegated authority arrangements
The proposition aims be a ‘gamechanger’ for insurance industry players that are looking to remain competitive in a fluctuating UK market, says co-founder
