All articles by Isobel Rafferty – Page 29
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NewsLloyd’s Europe snaps up Ageas veteran as chief underwriting officer
The new hire joined Ageas in 2015 and brings more than 18 years of insurance experience to the role
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NewsInsurers approximately £1.44bn out of pocket due to vehicle thefts – CMA
The ‘lack of data is disguising the true, frankly embarrassing, scale of the UK’s vehicle crime problem’, says managing director and former police detective
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NewsBishopsgate aspires for ‘leader’ status with new head of claims hire
The appointee brings over 30 years of insurance industry knowledge to the team
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NewsUK heatwave will cause increase in glass claims – Auto Windscreens
’Tracking weather and forecasting peaks and troughs is vital’ for insurers, says commercial and sales director
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NewsLloyd’s of London’s blueprints risk failure as tangible output is lacking – Altus
Lloyd’s is ’at risk of becoming far less relevant in five years’ and losing its competitive edge unless it takes practical steps now, advises consultancy firm
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NewsFraudulent car insurance fronting grows by 170% between March and May 2022 - LV= GI
To avoid any legal trouble, brokers should help parents understand how to reduce their children’s motor premiums
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NewsArdonagh’s Geo Underwriting buys loss recovery MGA
Broker-backed MGA is ’excited to support’ the growth of its newly purchased firm amid plans to extend ’product distribution even more widely’
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NewsKonsileo secures £4.7m series A funding ‘to shake up the world of commercial broking’
Chief executive plans to use new funding to recruit more UK insurance brokers ’and continue to shake up the world of commercial broking’
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AnalysisThe Big Question July/August 2022: How can insurers better support brokers with compliance?
Insurance Times asks industry leaders how insurers can better support brokers amid the FCA’s influx of new regulation
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NewsBrokers want more support from insurers when handling complex claims – Allianz
When brokers and insurers work together to handle claims, communication via email is one broker bugbear that insurers should be aware of
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NewsAxa UK’s chairman steps down
The insurer will be left in ‘good hands’ when the newly selected appointee takes over, however
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IT InterviewKaren Beales: OIC portal challenges offer opportunities around legal expenses insurance
The insurer plans to target brokers, providing a ‘mix and match’ of legal expenses insurance and motor cover add-ons
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NewsClaims for cycle thefts increase by 126% – Urban Jungle
Bikes are the “most common” item to be stolen and are difficult to trace, says insurance director
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NewsGallagher enhances retail division with new broker buy
The deal will also boost the firm’s presence in the North-East
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NewsHiscox promotes for new group chief operating officer
The insurer will ‘benefit enormously’ from the appointee’s ‘institutional knowledge’, having being a key part of the Hiscox team since 2010, says chief executive
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NewsGRP buys commercial broker to ‘identify’ further M&A opportunities
The deal represents a ‘great opportunity’ to expand GRP’s regional footprint in South Wales and the West
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IT InterviewAmy Barnes: Successful ESG agendas need ‘bold commitments’
Head of sustainability and climate change strategy believes ’good ESG leads to fewer insured losses’
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NewsPIB Group snaps up sixth Irish retail broker
The broker has ‘committed’ to Ireland as a ’key territory for investment’
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NewsBrokers have a ‘vital role’ to play in mitigating M&A risks for tech clients – CFC
Brokers can be crucial in helping their technology firm clients navigate ‘unique risks’ as business deals and claims continue to increase, says product manager
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NewsFCA slams JLT Specialty with multimillion pound fine
Insufficient controls by the firm meant that ‘money flowed into the pockets of corrupt officials’, says the regulator’s director
