All articles by Isobel Rafferty – Page 35
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NewsZurich wins court case as defendant pleads guilty to fraudulent motor claim
After deliberately causing damage to his car, the fraudster is facing a ‘hefty fine, community service and criminal record’, says head of claims fraud
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NewsAxa UK snaps up new retail claims director from NFU Mutual
The insurer hopes the new hire will spearhead innovation and transform its claims processes
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NewsDigitalisation demands insurers look carefully at the ‘oil tanker’ versus the ‘speedboat’
Insurance Times speaks exclusively to insurtech Concirrus following the release of its latest whitepaper
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NewsNew ancillary insurance group forms following completed integration
Drawing on legal expenses insurance experience, the new corporate entity now aims to become the ‘go-to provider for a whole range of ancillary products and services’
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NewsInternational Underwriting Association reveals top systemic risks in technology evolution
Despite increased risks and other challenges, insurance firms are ‘stepping up’ to the challenge
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NewsHowden Group revitalises c-suite team ahead of completing Aston Lark deal
Changing the firm’s management structure via promotions and appointments is intended to support full integration of the group’s acquisition
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NewsYoung renters struggle to afford cover amid financial pressures
UK general insurers therefore have a key role to play in preventing the decline of household penetration rates
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NewsDirect Line Group recovers from 2020 dip with improved year-end financials
The group’s GWP remained broadly stable, despite its motor book seeing a tumble in turnover
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NewsAdmiral’s UK motor book drives up business profit for 2021
The insurer’s financial results have mostly improved since 2020 thanks to its ’sameness in our core values and our approach to our people, customers and products’
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NewsLloyd’s plans to be ‘magnet’ for talent following chief people officer appointment
The marketplace is currently developing its talent and inclusion strategy
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NewsEsure records ‘minimal’ 2021 profit ahead of focusing on digital-centric strategy
Around 80% of the insurer’s profitability is being reinvested back into developing the business
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NewsAviva increases general insurance GWP by 6% to reach ‘highest sales in over a decade’
The insurer’s UK commercial lines business grew by 15% last year
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NewsMGA Optio Group snaps up industry veteran as new managing director
The new hire brings over 25 years of experience to the team
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NewsMGAA welcomes two new members to its board
The hires bring over a collected 55 years of insurance industry experience to the team
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NewsBlue Rock Insurance Brokers expands footprint with new Bellshill office
Building the broker from the ‘ground up’ has been key as M&A can cause ‘problems’ for both staff and customers, says founding director
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NewsSimply Business partners with general insurer on third product launch
Strengthening offerings for the trade sector is ‘important’ while supply shortages continue to strike, says chief executive
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NewsHospitality group Corbin and King wins £4.4m in High Court BI case against Axa
Insurers need to have a ‘radical rethink’ as more business interruption battles are expected to come to the forefront in 2022, says law firm partner
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NewsAxa UK and Ireland reports 3% rise in gross revenue for 2021
The wider group, however, steams ahead with a 131% boost in net income
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AnalysisThe Big Question March 2022: How can brokers best plan for succession amid a buoyant M&A market?
As an abundance of M&A hits headlines, Insurance Times asks the industry how brokers can best plan for succession
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AnalysisChanges to the Highway Code set to cause ‘absolute chaos’ for commercial fleet drivers
Brokers will be at the forefront when it comes to educating the public about the changes, while insurers will need to watch out for fraud
