All articles by Katie Scott – Page 31
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FeaturesBrokers embrace consolidation talent fallout
Opportunities are afoot for independent brokers to secure the cream of the crop in broking talent as consolidation tsunami leaves talent ‘deeply disenfranchised’ with new ownership
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NewsEsure, Pikl and Sheilas’ Wheels sign distribution deal
The insurtech describes the deal as a ‘prestigious partnership’, while esure believes the move is a ‘game-changer’ for the industry
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NewsAllianz shows ‘continued determination’ to find ‘ways to trade successfully with brokers’
LV=GI boss adds that the ‘opportunities’ to work with brokers are ‘great’ as its intermediary channel grows by 150% in 2021’s H1
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FeaturesDriver education needed to reduce motor claims frequency and severity post-Freedom Day
Industry commentators debate how changing commuting patterns could impact motor claims
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NewsIrish insurer expects Covid BI claim payments to hit €183m
The High Court in Ireland ruled against FBD in February
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NewsLV=GI boss has ‘never seen anything' as 'substantial' as FCA pricing reform
Preparing for the incoming regulation changes comes alongside “teething problems” with the Official Injury Claim portal, chief exec adds
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NewsMCE brings in QBE’s global head of claims performance as new claims director
Chief executive is ‘excited by the impact’ the new hire will have on the business as it seeks to transform into an insurtech
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NewsAllianz Holdings GWP dips across all business areas in 2021’s H1
The insurer says it is still grappling with the ramifications of the Covid-19 pandemic – for example, it has made payments on 87% of its accepted business interruption claims
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IT InterviewBronek Masojada: ‘Getting the basics right’ is how industry will boost reputation post-BI test case
Paying outstanding BI claims remains one of the chief exec’s ‘personal priorities’ this year, however chairman adds that ‘appropriate pandemic exclusion terms’ are now in place for Hiscox’s BI book
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NewsRSA reports loss for first half of 2021
The insurer admits it is in a transitional period following Intact and Tryg takeover
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FeaturesBriefing: Will anyone admit to price walking?
Transparency around remedying price walking practices could provide a reputational boost, but will any businesses ‘fess up and make their strategy changes public?
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IT InterviewGeoff Carter: Sabre Insurance seeks to tackle ‘niche areas of motor’ with broker partners
The insurer’s chief executive says the firm is ‘all ears for any opportunities brokers might have’
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NewsMotor insurance premiums fall by £38 in 2021’s H1 to reach a new five year low - ABI
Consumers paid £430 for a comprehensive motor insurance policy in quarter two of 2021
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NewsHastings Group records profit before tax of £76m for 2021’s H1
Live customer policies have improved 4% year-on-year to reach 3.1 million by the end of June
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IT InterviewIncoming Hiscox chief executive Aki Hussain sees ‘opportunities everywhere’
Despite handing over the reins, Masojada confirms he won’t be completely exiting the insurance market come January 2022
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NewsAston Lark clocks up another acquisition by purchasing Kidderminster-based broker
The deal aims to expand the broker’s footprint in the midlands
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NewsHowden Group appoints former Axa XL leader as non-exec director
The new hire plans to help the business maintain its ‘nimbleness and people-first approach’
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NewsCyber insurance ‘needs to evolve’ as it is ‘not the right product’ for the future – Hiscox
Incoming chief executive says the insurer is reaping the benefits of taking a more preventative stance
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NewsPIB-owned Barbon Insurance Group buys all-in-one lettings platform
The deal is PIB Group’s sixth purchase this year
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NewsHiscox boosts profit in first half of 2021
Chief executive confirms that nearly 4,000 full and final or interim BI claims payments have been paid as at the end of July
