All articles by Katie Scott – Page 13
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News AnalysisBriefing: M&A ‘hyperactivity’ could signal future consolidation play
Brokers investing in a quantity of M&A deals could be looking to up their value ahead of consolidation conversations
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IT InterviewRyan Birbeck: Cyber cover set to be ‘significant focus’ for Aviva in next three years
Distribution director for regional brokers believes the insurer is currently ‘underweight’ when it comes to cyber insurance provision
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IT InterviewWarren Downey: Specialist Risk Group is ‘quite romantic about M&A’
Alongside acquiring businesses in adjacent markets and building on existing specialties, SRG also has plans to become ‘more noticeably international’ in 2023, says group chief executive
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News AnalysisDebate: The pros and cons of embedded insurance
Two industry leaders share their views on embedded insurance and what this model could mean for different players in the insurance market
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IT InterviewBroker consolidation is ‘a long way off becoming a real fundamental problem’
Group chief executive identifies ‘little moment in time’ around multiples which means more broker leaders may be tempted to tap into consolidators ahead of schedule
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NewsMS Amlin’s head of reinsurance adopts additional interim chief underwriting officer role
The changes follow Andrew Carrier’s promotion to chief executive
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NewsCompass partners with premium finance provider
Network boss believes brokers must ‘be prepared against the unexpected’, with one possible solution being the provision of ‘more flexible payment options’ for clients
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IT InterviewPeter Thompson: ‘Challenge anything’ mindset behind BGLI’s 30th anniversary success
Broker chief executive says that being acquired by Markerstudy Group has created a ‘formidable’ player in the personal lines market that does not have ‘any bounds in terms of ambitions’
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News AnalysisBriefing: Legislation sorely needed to help mitigate ‘six-figure’ e-scooter claims
However, with the onset of legislation, the potential for first and third party fraud could rise
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News AnalysisOpinion: Industry will need to continue to knuckle down in 2023
Editor Katie Scott summarises some of the year’s key challenges and what the industry may expect come 2023
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NewsInsurance sector ‘perfectly positioned’ for carbon removal action – Swiss Re
Senior risk manager advises underwriters to not be “scared” of providing cover for carbon removal because many of today’s insurance products are fit for purpose for these processes
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NewsSMEs potentially priced out of cyber cover due to ‘ongoing issue’ of rising premiums
How insurers quantify cyber risks has to change in order to effect more stable pricing in the long term, says commercial director
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NewsJensten Group buys Kent-based motor trade and fleet broker
The organisation plans on using its new purchase to expand its areas of specialism
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News AnalysisBriefing: Drone cover moving from ‘niche’ to ‘vanilla’ risk for insurance sector
As more businesses look to deploy in-house drone capabilities, corporate cover requirements need to change to accommodate this risk
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News AnalysisBriefing: Senior leadership swaps at Aviva continue to cause broker conversations
Insurance is a people-centric industry – sector-wide chatter around leadership changes at Aviva proves how important broker and insurer relationships are
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NewsGRP buys Kent-based commercial broker
Broker leader sold up because the ‘firepower that GRP and Brown and Brown can provide for growth oriented businesses is second to none’
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NewsHome insurance premiums drop 7.9% in last six months – Consumer Intelligence
But London remains the most expensive region to buy home cover, with premiums still increasing compared to price drops across the rest of the UK
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NewsTysers Insurance Brokers appoints ex-Lloyd’s of London non-exec as chair
Set to replace Peter Haynes ahead of retirement, the new hire is a ‘highly regarded leader’, according to AUB Group boss
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NewsJMG Group buys Wokingham-based commercial broker in 14th deal since 2020
The transaction sees the intermediary business break the £200m gross written premium threshold
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News AnalysisThe Big Question December 2022: What are the challenges and opportunities for insurance firms in 2023?
With the new year on the horizon, Insurance Times quizzes industry experts on what the insurance sector should watch out for in 2023
