Latest News – Page 394
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FeaturesPandemic insurance set to become ‘mainstream’ following Covid-19 outbreak
Insurance Times explores pandemic insurance availability and coverage prior to the coronavirus pandemic, and how this is geared to change in a post-Covid-19 world
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NewsWoman who tried to scam thousands from insurer sentenced
Fraudster exaggerated the extent of her injuries following an accident
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NewsNearly two-thirds of businesses have had coronavirus-related BI claims rejected by insurers
The Irish survey further showed that a third of business owners are still awaiting a final decision from their insurance company regarding a business interruption claim
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NewsInsurtech buzzvault stops writing UK policies as it restructures
The insurtech made an announcement on its website urging policyholders to get in touch with regards to changes, renewals and cancellations
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NewsFOIL reveals specialist Sports Law group with Covid-19 focus
The group will focus on various issues arising from the pandemic such as safeguarding and injuries
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NewsLloyd’s reveals first firm to adopt new API tipped to benefit brokers and underwriters
It will benefit brokers and carriers by allowing the frictionless flow of data
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IT InterviewEtrading Q&A: Insurance needs to digitally keep pace with other business sectors says Applied System’s Fairchild
The software company chief executive explained that ’we are firmly in the middle of a digital revolution of insurance’
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NewsLemonade files for an IPO
The insurtech hopes to take full advantage of the market resurgence as the economy recovers from the pandemic
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FeaturesCoronavirus: Skincare salon misled by insurer over rejected BI claim
MS Amlin took two months to respond to NuYu London’s claim, despite initially informing the business’s broker that the BI policy would pay out
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NewsThe British Dental Association issues open letter to Matt Hancock amid group BI claim
The professional body is appealing to Hancock for support, meanwhile law firm Mishcon de Reya has made an advance with the group BI claim
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NewsInsurers accused of ‘intransigence’ in Covid-19 BI payout dispute
Insurance industry body ABI faced a grilling by Northern Ireland politicians
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NewsCovid lockdown sees surge in cycle insurance interest
Although cycle insurance queries have increased, insurtechs chief executive warned on the pitfalls of cycling without cover
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News AnalysisInsurance concerns peak as London Mayor taps micro-mobility for green Covid-19 exit strategy
Could cycling be the big winner of the pandemic? As Brits are steered away from public transport, a new opportunity for insurtechs, brokers and insurers has opened up if decisions about insurance could just be made for e-scooters, cycles and e-bikes
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NewsEthos-owned Bennett Christmas buys energy broker
The acquisiton is Bennett Christmas’ second since being taken over by Ethos Broking
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NewsInsurance industry backs Black Lives Matter after ‘sadness and shock’ at George Floyd’s death
The industry has told of its outrage after Floyd’s death which has led to protests worldwide and in the UK
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NewsTwo-fifths of individuals do not know how to make an injury claim
A further 33% mistakenly believe that making a claim will affect them financially
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NewsLow mileage UK drivers are paying £180 more for cover than those that drive over 7,000 miles a year
By Miles is calling on the ABI to end what it terms the ‘low mileage penalty’
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NewsHiscox Action Group seeks £52m payment for rejected BI claims
The group’s law firm has written to the insurer on behalf of 397 members
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NewsMarmalade deploys Worry+Peace reviews across its broker distribution
The telematics provider wants to ensure that its service is driven by feedback
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People & OpinionBlog: Subsidence – why ‘I’m tentatively crying dog not wolf’ says Paul Stanley – 360Globalnet
Paul Stanley, chief exec of insurtech 360Globalnet discusses how to provide exceptional service during exceptional times using technology
