All Insurance Times articles in issue 23 Sept 2015
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Agenda
Analysis: The Knowledge – industry not ready for Flood Re
The on-boarding process for the new flood risk pool is beginning, but is it fit for purpose and how far has the insurance industry gone in preparing for its implementation?
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Features
Analysis: The Knowledge – technology and data boost flood modelling
The availability of more powerful computers and better data are bringing greater clarity to understanding flood risk. Some insurers, however, are being held back by legacy systems
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Agenda
Analysis: The Knowledge - More data key to better flood risk pricing
Flood Re will not reduce premiums, brokers say
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Agenda
Analysis: Apprentices give their verdict on learning on the job
The insurance industry, mindful of the need to find new talent, is taking apprenticeships to its heart. Four trainees talk about their experiences
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Agenda
Analysis: Can Steve Hearn turn around Cooper Gay?
Heavy with debt and facing a downgrade by Moody’s, CGSC needs to find growth and cut costs. The struggling broker has several options, but which direction will the new chief executive take?
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Analysis: Insurance must try harder, women say
A perceived lack of progression and inequality puts women off a career in insurance. How can the industry change this negative image?
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23 September 2015 issue
Read a digital version of the 23 September 2015 edition of Insurance Times. Cover story: Cooper Gay at the crossroads; Survey reveals SMEs are underinsured; Can you make social media pay?: The new breed of dragons helping start-ups disrupt insurance; Covéa boss James reader interviewed; Peter Blanc talks about his ...
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News
The ABI View: Motor sees rising cost pressures
ABI assistant director and head of statistics Shaun Flanagan says rising personal injury claims and IPT spell challenging second half for motor
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Agenda
Analysis: Is mandatory valuation a cure for underinsurance?
A survey by loss adjustor QuestGates found that a majority of SMEs are underinsured – brokers must get the message to clients that buying cheap cover might leave them exposed
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IT Interview
Analysis: Reader's quest for the right kind of growth
Covéa chief executive James Reader is looking to expand in the UK
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Agenda
Analysis: Blanc gets back to his roots with Aston Scott
After senior roles with Oval and Arthur J Gallagher, Peter Blanc is now at the reins of Aston Scott Group with chief executive Heidi Carslaw. They talk about their plans to double gross written premium over the next five years