All articles by Katie Scott – Page 18
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Western European flooding last July deemed ‘most significant loss event in 2021’ – Cresta
International natural catastrophe events outside of the US that generated over $1bn in insurance losses created an accumulated $21.6bn loss in 2021
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Fraudsters to shift focus from whiplash injuries to property disrepair claims
‘Broad’ terms and conditions could cause property disrepair claims to be a target for fraud as whiplash claims become ‘less lucrative’ following the OIC portal launch
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Markerstudy set to acquire BGL Insurance
The combined businesses form “one of the fastest growing players in UK general insurance”, according to investment management firm partner
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Business leaders unaware of climate change risk ‘is a problem’ – Aviva’s Winslow
UKGI boss emphasises that ‘climate change is no longer a distant threat’ and that it must be given ‘the attention it needs’
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Aon appoints UK chief broking officer for commercial risk from WTW
The new hire is part of the broker’s ‘continued focus to bring the best talent in the UK together’
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Biba confirms community theme for 2022 conference
The trade body’s annual event is scheduled to return in May next year
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Opinion: Brokers’ value must be front and centre for 2022
Editor Katie Scott considers the last year and pinpoints what she thinks will be on brokers’ minds as the industry enters 2022…
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Briefing: Civil justice system is ‘taken for granted’, yet digital reform could be incoming
The chairman of the Justice Select Committee believes digitisation and a focus on single access portals could be the next focus for the civil justice system
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Allianz Global Corporate and Specialty appoints chief underwriting officer for corporate
The internal candidate will succeed Tony Buckle
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Specialist Risk Group launches new MGA
The new business aims to achieve £100m GWP within its first year of trading and will target both organic and acquisitional growth
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The Big Question December 2021: What is on the insurance sector’s wish list for 2022?
Insurance Times asks the industry what’s on its wish list for 2022 in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic and an unprecedented 2020 and 2021
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Cycling insurance firm launches broking service for mobility and gig economy businesses
The business plans to help build ‘a more resilient industry’ for the cycling community
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Briefing: UK needs system that ‘fully incentivises’ ADR
MP and chairman of the Justice Select Committee believes mediation is the future of civil litigation, so the UK must invest in a system that ‘incentivises’ alternative dispute resolution if it wishes to be ‘economic’
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RSA confirms new UK and international boss as Egan steps down
The new chief executive for UK&I will join the insurer at ‘a critical time’ following Scott Egan’s departure at the end of the year
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Partners& boosts employee benefits proposition with latest buy
Advisory boss ‘could not be happier’ to join forces with broker that shares similar values
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BGL Insurance and Covéa forge partnership to launch direct motor brand
The collaboration aims to ‘breaks the mould’ of traditional offerings and ‘highlights the strategic growth ambitions of both businesses’, says broker boss
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Usage-based insurance broker buys tech provider to enhance service
Chief technology officer says commercial insurance market is ‘ready for true disruption’
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Marsh appoints UK and Ireland boss for international placement business
The candidate ‘has an in-depth understanding of client needs around the world’
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Insurtech startup secures Ageas UK for insurer panel
The business plans to launch a short-term motor insurance proposition specifically for brokers in the coming weeks too
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FCA launches consultation to crack down on appointed representative model
Amid fears of mis-selling, the regulator reveals that ‘the level of harm we are currently seeing is too high’