All articles by Katie Scott – Page 56
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NewsInsurers ‘deeply reviewing’ wordings as a result of ‘hot topic’ test case ruling
Gallagher Bassett’s chief client officer in the UK discusses some of the fallout following the FCA’s test case judgment
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NewsAXA UK and Ireland confirms new chief exec for UK retail arm
The new hire will replace Laurent Matras, who is moving to AXA Asia
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FeaturesUK Motor Focus: Automated lane keeping tech could cause insurers’ claims costs to spiral
With the liability for autonomous vehicles placed at the doorstep of insurers, Insurance Times explores how the recent government consultation on automated lane keeping technology could prove to be a headache for insurers amid a growing list of safety concerns
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NewsQBE International’s chief underwriting officer to retire
O’Farrell will adopt a part-time role during the transition period, which will begin on 1 January 2021
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IT Interview‘Time is ripe’ for technology transformation says Kingfisher
The broker’s group director of transformation tells Insurance Times about its newest technology partnership and how the business plans to revamp back office functionality to support both staff and customers
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News AnalysisCourt of Appeal ruling could have insurers revisiting their reserving for personal injury claims
Although the court may have rectified a ‘clear injustice for many disabled claimants’, the insurance industry will now have to pick up the price tag for additional accommodation costs in serious personal injury cases
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IT InterviewIndustry-wide focus on inclusion ‘does tell a different story about our sector’ says ABI’s Evans
Following the business interruption insurance backlash surrounding the FCA’s test case, the ABI’s director general believes the sector’s recent focus on diversity, inclusion and mental health can help mitigate insurers’ reputational damage
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NewsOpportunity for specific Covid-19 cover as SMEs fear business losses says data analytics firm
Commercial insurers may be affected as business owners could have a reduced budget for insurance if they are struggling for custom amid coronavirus recession
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NewsInsurance industry ‘needs to step up its efforts’ around diversity and inclusion
At the ABI’s first virtual diversity summit event, industry professionals and allies took on difficult conversations around black inclusion, highlighting what the insurance sector is doing to increase diversity
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NewsABI’s Huw Evans says BI test case appeal is ‘unsurprising’
The association’s director general believes the resulting judgment ‘could impact insurance for the next decade’
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FeaturesBroker Scheme Focus: Should brokers take some responsibility for customers with unpaid Covid BI claims?
Insurance Times gets different perspectives on whether scheme brokers should share the blame when it comes to unsatisfied business interruption customers left with unpaid claims due to the coronavirus pandemic
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NewsInsurers need to ‘get to grips’ with timber to progress construction’s net zero targets
Brokers can play a key role as educators to support the construction sector to use more timber in a bid to reduce carbon emissions
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NewsCII appoints Aon UK chief executive as new president
At the professional body’s annual general meeting today, the CII also confirmed a new deputy president
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NewsBirrell Group buys commercial broker in second acquisition this month
The purchase signals Birrell Group’s ambition to ‘build out our Midlands footprint’ since becoming GRP’s regional hub
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NewsSedgwick appoints new UK broker business development director
The new hire will oversee and support Sedgwick’s broker partners based in the Midlands and the south of the UK
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NewsABI signs Race at Work Charter as it launches two-year inclusion strategy
Around 32 of the association’s insurer members have also committed to the Race at Work Charter
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FeaturesBroker Scheme Focus: FCA test case result has ‘amplified’ impact on broker schemes
Insurance Times speaks to experts across the sector to find out how broker schemes will be affected by the recent test case verdict on the interpretation of business interruption policy wordings for Covid-19 claims
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NewsBirrell Group makes first acquisition since becoming GRP’s Midlands hub
The business has bought a Northampton-based commercial broker
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NewsFCA pricing report paves way for ‘exciting and innovative time’ within insurance
Insurers need to start pinpointing their USPs in order to differentiate their services following the FCA’s steer from a heavy price focus to fair value says data insight firm
