All articles by Katie Scott – Page 39
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News AnalysisD&O market is ‘absolutely brutal’ and ‘in a world of pain’ as a result of hard market
However, insurers are looking to grow and are selecting some ‘quite aggressive targets’, says expert panel
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NewsProposed tariffs for whiplash injuries post-reform is ‘offensive’
Whiplash injury compensation under the Civil Liability Act 2018 has been described as ‘an insult to the injured and vulnerable’ by industry commentators
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NewsExtinction Rebellion dumps fake coal at Lloyd’s in fossil fuel protest
The action marks the first protest for coalition Insurance Rebellion, which is targeting Lloyd’s
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FeaturesBriefing: Firms must show consistency to rebuild client trust
As the industry emerges from the tangle of policy wordings unraveled during the FCA’s business interruption action, the case for consistency from insurance businesses has never been clearer
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IT Interview‘Choosy’ capacity post-Covid could hit MGA consolidation
However, having capacity to back up specialist schemes could provide ‘one more bite of the cherry’ says broker chair
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IT InterviewPhil Barton: Industry has become ‘incredibly lazy’ in providing advice
The future of commercial broking relies upon moving away from ‘a transactional approach’ to instead embrace partnerships and a clearer client focus
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IT InterviewStephen Catlin: There’s ‘more pain to be suffered’ as market remains in Covid-driven ‘turmoil’
The direct market is assuming control from reinsurers to steer pricing corrections, while the ‘far-reaching financial consequences’ of the pandemic are yet to be fully understood by the industry, says (re)insurance chief executive
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IT InterviewInsurance2025: Commercial Lines Keynotes, 2021
The rapid pace of consolidation is putting strain on broking staff, while startups are more likely to be insurtech businesses rather than commercial brokers, says broker chairman
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NewsMacbeth buys Buckinghamshire-based broker
The deal marks the firm’s second acquisition in 18 months
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NewsAviva promotes personal lines MD to chief distribution officer
The insurer confirmed today that Phil Bayles will be leaving the firm for a new role at Ardonagh Advisory
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NewsAviva’s Phil Bayles accepts new role at Ardonagh Advisory
Chief executive says Bayles’ appointment ‘feels like the stars aligning’, empowering him to ‘make an indelible mark on our value creation story’
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NewsRight Choice Insurance Brokers buys Kingfisher-owned Fresh motor brands
Broker chief executive hopes the deal marks the ‘first of many acquisitions’
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NewsArdonagh Group’s retail platform purchases Be Wiser assets
The move follows job losses at Be Wiser earlier this year
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IT InterviewAndy Yeoman: Data-led approach is ‘entirely non-optional’
Insurtech boss says brokers are ‘gearing up strongly’ around data and analytics to maintain ‘competitive advantage’
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NewsDog thefts pushing up pet insurance prices – Comparethemarket
The PCW found that policyholders living within the same part of the UK could be paying vastly different pet premiums
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NewsGuy Carpenter appoints former Swiss Re director as MD and co-head of cyber
The newly created role demonstrates the broker’s ambition to strengthen its market position in this line of business
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NewsAston Lark makes second acquisition in Ireland
The firm has an ambition to become ‘Ireland’s leading independent insurance broker’
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NewsArdonagh and Beazley team up for new cross class follow capacity solution
Broker chief executive says the deal is an ‘endorsement’ of the firm’s ‘data-powered strategy’
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NewsDavies Group to cut up to 11 jobs in Stoke-on-Trent office
A two-week consultation period is due to end this week
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FeaturesBriefing: Intangible asset underinsurance offers post-pandemic opportunity
The Covid-19 spotlight has illuminated the protection gap around intangible assets – this is a wake-up call the sector can’t ignore
