All articles by Jon Guy
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NewsMotor insurers hope for claims costs relief at upcoming law review
’It is to be hoped that the many levels of prudence baked into the last review are addressed as part of this review,’ says president
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News AnalysisBriefing: Brave faces all round as conference anticipates verdict on insurer service
Are insurers acknowledging that access to underwriters has been detrimentally affected by hybrid working? Will brokers hear a more positive news story on insurer service at Biba’s 2024 conference?
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NewsExtinction Rebellion among groups set to protest at Biba conference
’There will be dramatic performances to get across the message,’ says protester
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News£2.9m currently spent on gardens ending up in ditch due to flooding
’The research clearly shows there is a job to be done to educate people about their flood risk,’ says chief executive
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NewsIUA among organisations to slam FCA’s ‘name and shame’ plans
’Early disclosure of unverified facts and negative media coverage could create a prejudicial environment with guilt presumed,’ says director
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News AnalysisBriefing: Biba Conference likely to see technology top the agenda
As the UK government stands firm against IoT hacking threats, brokers must prepare for requests for new data and different questions from insurers adapting to accommodate emerging technology risks
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News AnalysisLondon looking positive but ‘this is no time for complacency’
Rating agency AM Best has raised its outlook on the London market insurance sector from stable to positive in what has been seen as another endorsement for EC3 and while there is much to support optimism, the nature of the market means that challenges remain
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NewsFCA dispels profits myth about Consumer Duty
’We wanted to set higher and clearer standards and want firms to put their clients first,’ says director
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NewsMaksure approved as Lloyd’s registered broker
’We are truly honoured with the Lloyd’s approval,’ says managing director
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NewsMS Amlin inks deal to bolster modelling capability
’The world is getting more complicated, with a multitude of constantly and quickly evolving factors and situations,’ says head
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NewsWarning as new industry loss estimate for Storm Babet damage issued
’It is likely the warming climate will drive a rise in the frequency of winter flood events,’ says product manager
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NewsRecently launched broker system to use Imarket solution
’We are seeing an increased interest from insurers and MGAs in extending their distribution via imarket,’ says head
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News AnalysisBriefing: Insurance industry is in the grip of cyber conundrum
Industry report says cyber premiums are decreasing as the risk of cyber attacks increases – is there a perfect storm on the horizon?
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IT InterviewCarl Shuker: ‘Single Howden brand’ seeks to continue growth trajectory by being ‘client centric’
UK and Ireland chief executive believes ‘there is still a huge demand for advice’ from insurance ‘clients of all shapes and sizes’
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News AnalysisBriefing: Reinsurer says enough is enough as nat cat costs continue to rise
With natural catastrophes affecting all worldwide jurisdictions in some way, shape or form, reinsurer emphasises that steps must be taken now to implement change and reduce insured losses
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News AnalysisBriefing: UK can grab opportunity to support Islamic insurance
The London market has an expceptional opportunity to cement its place as one of the world’s Sharia-compliant insurance hubs
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News AnalysisBriefing: Industry needs to deliver clarity on climate approach
The insurance market is perceived to be blocking progress around climate change due to providing insurance for fossil fuel projects – however, the situation may be more complex than protestors realise
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News AnalysisBriefing: Industry and government debating old issues shows not much has changed
It always seems to be the same issues popping up – but that doesn’t mean they’re resolved, says Guy
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News AnalysisBriefing: ESG metrics plan requires careful thought to navigate complex challenges
As calls for unified ESG metrics increase, Guy asks whether this is something that underwriters and the wider industry would benefit from
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News AnalysisBriefing: Insurers feeling a little off centre over UK’s role
Just 47% of surveyed insurance leaders said they were confident that the UK would be where it is now in 2027, so is the UK’s optimism beginning to slip?
