All articles by Katie Scott – Page 68
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NewsComprehensive car insurance premiums fell by 1% in 2020’s Q1
The average cost of annual car insurance is now £809
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NewsIrish finance minister to virtually meet with insurers to thrash out BI claim concerns
This afternoon’s meeting will tackle ‘urgent matters such as business interruption cover’ says Irish government officials
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IT InterviewLeakBot aims to slash escape of water claims costs with self-installed device
A partnership with Hiscox has opened the firm’s eyes as to how it can aid insurers and brokers in managing expensive EOW claims
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NewsFCA reports 58% increase in ‘other general insurance’ complaints in H2 2019
The regulator attributed this colossal rise to an increase in complaints pertaining to one firm
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FeaturesOffice tech still insured for home working as insurers show united front
As employees gather laptops, phones and screens to use for remote and home working, the ABI issues guidance on how this should be treated under home insurance policies
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NewsFCA warns insurance bosses to pay SME business interruption claims
If a claim cannot be paid in full, the regulator recommends that insurers make an interim payment
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NewsAmanda Blanc to lead independent government review of flood insurance
The review wishes to explore why individuals did not have sufficient insurance coverage during the November 2019 flooding
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NewsAviva to provide free breakdown cover and courtesy cars for customers working for the NHS
The package of measures further aims to support customers who are experiencing financial difficulties as a result of the coronavirus pandemic
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NewsEthos Broking’s Finch Group buys Portsmouth-based independent broker
This marks the organisation’s 11th acquisition since they joined the broker group
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NewsAviva chairman Adrian Montague to lead City coronavirus task force
More than 40 City leaders have been contacted for pro-bono assistance
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NewsInsurers continue baby steps in reducing gender pay gap
Despite the Government Equalities Office suspending enforcement of the gender pay gap deadlines for this reporting year, a number of insurers have still published their figures
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FeaturesUS businesses seek to use damage trigger for business interruption claim pay outs
With Lloyd’s underwriters heavily invested in the US domestic property market, could upcoming lawsuits impact the UK business interruption sector?
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NewsInsurers and banks ‘acutely impacted’ by Covid-19, says operational risk association
However, the membership organisation believes the biggest potential cost on businesses is reputational
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NewsAnt Middle set to replace Andy Watson as Ageas UK chief exec
Middle will commence in the new role from 1 June, subject to regulatory approval
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NewsFCA outlines business priorities for 2020 and 2021
The regulator’s plans recognise the impact of Covid-19 on the financial services sector says interim chief executive
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NewsGallagher appoints new broking managing director for UK retail division
The broker promotes former market management director
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NewsCovid-19 impacts bodyshop businesses with claims notifications down by 70%
Nearly half of bodyshops surveyed have had to suspend trading amid pandemic lockdown
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NewsGRP’s Green Insurance Group buys two Brighton-based brokers
The purchase aims to strengthen the firm’s south eastern footprint
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NewsAston Lark opens Cheltenham office headed up by new senior hire
The new operating site will primarily cover Gloucestershire, Herefordshire and Worcestershire
