Latest News – Page 434
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NewsBrokers missing out on using social media to talk to clients during lockdown – Ecclesiastical
Brokers are missing out on a key opportunity by not using social media
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NewsCar insurance premiums fall in third quarter - WTW
The pandemic is the main factor driving down prices, a survey has found
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NewsGRP-backed Marshall Wooldridge buys farm insurance broker
The latest acquisition marks GRP’s third of the month
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IT InterviewDLG makes ‘bold statement’ by adopting app-only telematics product says The Floow boss
Insurtech founder and chief executive says integrating telematics with smartphones produces a ‘very, very powerful predictor of claim propensity’
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NewsInsurtech Honcho takes on the Big Apple
Honcho is one of two UK insurtechs to be selected by the US based accelerator
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NewsColdplay bass player calling for government insurance scheme to save events sector
The £90bn events sector is in dire straits due to enforced lockdown measures during the pandemic, but a scheme similar to that of the TV and film industry’s could provide relief
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NewsInsurance sector ‘unprepared’ for pandemic – Convex’s Stephen Catlin
The Convex chairman and chief exec questions how the insurance industry can help at a time when government resources are overstretched and the pandemic ongoing
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NewsERS reveals new chief exec as Ian Parker to step down
The specialist motor insurer has also announced plans to expand its cover
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News AnalysisWide area damage principle is ‘question on everybody’s lips’ for quantifying BI claims
Following the High Court’s ruling in September on the FCA’s business interruption test case, Insurance Times explores some of the key areas that could impact on quantifying these coronavirus-related claims
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NewsFCA proposes new measures for vulnerable customers in wake of Covid-19
The regulator has published proposals on how insurers and brokers should help customers experiencing financial difficulty
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NewsMoody’s affirms Hyperion debt rating in wake of A-Plan deal
The ratings agency says the acquisition of A-Plan will “improve” Hyperion’s business profile
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NewsRSA chairman Martin Scicluna to step down next year
The insurer has declined to comment on reports
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NewsMGA Dual to deploy its own underwriting capital
Hyperion Insurance Group chief executive David Howden described the move as ‘a game-changing moment’
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NewsJohn Lewis teams up with Munich Re’s Digital Partners, Sedgwick and ICE InsureTech for home insurance proposition
The high-end retail giant hopes to deliver a new home insurance product early next year targeted at a wider customer base as a result of the partnership
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IT InterviewTara Waite on why being Premium Credit’s chief exec is a ‘natural fit’
Premium Credit’s chief executive Tara Waite reflects on her time at the top against the backdrop of the Covid-19 pandemic
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IT InterviewMGA Q&A: Insurance products need to be assessed in light of the Covid-19 pandemic says DOA
DOA Underwriting’s director Phillip Oliver speaks to Insurance Times about the MGA’s plans for 2020 as well as how he thinks the coronavirus outbreak will continue to affect insurers, brokers and MGAs
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NewsCompensation Recovery Unit recorded 105,000 motor injury claims in Q3
This shows a 38% drop in the level of motor injury claims compared to July to September last year
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NewsInsurance industry could be ‘first line of economic response in future outbreaks’ – Marsh chief exec
Marsh’s president and chief executive relays how brokers and insurers can work together to solve the pandemic dilemma in the future
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NewsRevealed: Claims Excellence Awards 2020 – winners and reaction
Insurance Times is back with another glitzy virtual ceremony and mystery host, this time to celebrate the best of claims in the industry. Which three firms bagged two awards each? Was it you?
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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
