Latest News – Page 278
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NewsGlobal commercial insurance costs rose 4% in Q4 2022 – Marsh
The average rate of increase slowed across most lines, however
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NewsInsureds prioritising cyber cover as they cut costs elsewhere
Business interruption insurance is one product that consumers are turning away from, says broker director
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NewsZurich UK set to offer 100 new apprenticeships in 2023
The insurer is also investing in upskilling its existing workforce to help futureproof its business, it said in a statement
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NewsVulnerable customers less likely to shop around for home and motor cover – Consumer Intelligence
Almost half (42%) of home insurance customers were revealed to be potentially vulnerable
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NewsHead of defendant services leaves Carpenters Group for ‘new adventure’
The exiting head will be returning to DAC Beachcroft, where she began her career
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NewsTech Nation set to close its doors after a decade as funding pulled
The government has hopes for the UK to be a ’science and technology superpower’ over the next decade taking on Silicon Valley
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NewsFormer LV= chief executive set to replace retiring chair at Admiral Group
Admiral Group’s chief executive thanked the retiring chair for her support as she welcomed the incoming candidate
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NewsConstruction sector requires support from insurance firms in UK’s net zero transition – UKGBC
Risk perception around a secondary materials market needs to be addressed, says the council
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NewsLMA Member Manifesto sets agenda for 2023
The LMA hopes to engage with and deliver the Future at Lloyd’s programme and support regulatory change
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NewsNew Castleford-based broker to launch into SME market
The recently formed broker will cut the ribbon in early February
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NewsHiscox joins forces with insurance software specialist
Hiscox’s director of operations for London market says the firm hopes to embrace the ’various digitalisation opportunities coming out of Blueprint Two’
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NewsDLG boss’ decision to leave influenced by ’hostile’ market conditions
Following a predicted profit hit last year, however, DLG’s exiting boss believes the business will bounce back
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NewsWaggel and vet tech firm join forces
The vet tech firm originally launched its app due to rising vet care costs, Waggel’s customers will now have access to it
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NewsHowden posts 19% organic growth in 2022 full year financials
The broker giant also revealed a 69% increase in ebitda to £565m
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NewsDavies purchases specialist US-based insurance consulting firm
’It’s become essential for insurers who want to remain relevant and compete to invest in digital transformation’, says group chief executive
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NewsProprietary insurance data has influenced changes to Tesla vehicle design – Elon Musk
The US-based billionaire told investors that insurance data had provided a useful feedback loop for manufacturing process alterations
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NewsInaugural Isle of Man Insurtech Accelerator Program concludes
The chief minister of the Isle of Man and independent minister of the House of Keys, as well as the senior director and insurtech innovation leader at Willis Towers Watson, were in attendance at the demonstration day
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NewsUK government scheme Cyber Essentials insurance is ‘appalling’ for SMEs
The National Cyber Security Centre’s initiative demonstrates both opportunities and obstacles for clients, say insurance industry leaders
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NewsMotor injury claim numbers fall to lowest since 2018 – ACSO
Court waiting times in the event of a claim, however, are at ‘record highs’ – ‘adding more misery for hard-pressed consumers’, says executive director
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NewsManifesto 2023: Cost of regulation for brokers at an ‘all time high’
The average costs of regulation have skyrocketed by 40% since 2019, said the trade body
