LV= Analysis
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News Analysis
Tackling opportunistic fraud requires ‘a measured approach’
Experts at March’s Fraud Charter event discussed the appropriate response to the shifting profiles of those carrying out fraud
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News Analysis
How is the industry faring six months on from Consumer Duty implementation?
Half a year on from the landmark regulation coming into force, Insurance DataLab takes a look at its impacts on the sector
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News Analysis
Gen AI terrain ‘marked’ with ‘excitement’ and ‘apprehension’
Insurance Times takes a digital deep dive into the sector’s leaders’ thoughts around the use of the technology
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News Analysis
AI adoption in commercial lines – what’s the deal?
Industry leaders share their thoughts on how the ‘different beast’ can be addressed
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News Analysis
Briefing: Amazon insurance, is it really that different?
It remains to be seen what impact Amazon will have on the UKGI market
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News Analysis
Climate trends drive ‘underwriting performance volatility’ – AM Best
This trend may impact reinsurance availability and costs, which insurers are already struggling with
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News Analysis
Ghost broking poses ‘massive’ reputational risk to insurance sector
‘Doing more of the same’ isn’t working to tackle the issue, says head of counter fraud
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IT Interview
Gill Nowell: Insurers can accelerate electric vehicle momentum
Head of electric vehicle communications believes insurers can help customers make ‘an informed choice’ about EV ownership
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News Analysis
Cost of fraud set to ‘snowball’ in 2023
Counter fraud experts say that the continuing cost of living crisis and economic turmoil in the UK will increase the danger of opportunistic fraud
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Analysis
Will the UK government’s road to net zero strategy drive classic cars to extinction?
Classic cars could provide an alternative to electric vehicles as they are more sustainable then the general public may assume
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Analysis
The Big Question April 2022: How can brokers support low income families to find appropriate and affordable insurance?
Insurance Times asks industry experts how the insurance sector can better support low income families who often see insurance as a luxury
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Analysis
Law Commissions’ report relieves ‘major sticking point’ in autonomous driving liability debate
The report’s recommendations provide clarity on driver accountability, but some industry commentators believe there is still more to discuss
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Analysis
Opinion: Regulation ramifications for brokers
Editor Katie Scott discusses how regulation can prove to be both an opportunity and a barrier for the broking community
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Analysis
Briefing: Unwieldly regulatory compliance driving broker consolidation surge
‘The regulatory burden’ is causing consolidation at pace, but will ongoing government consultations help to give brokers the regulation respite they need to stand on their own two feet?
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Analysis
Briefing: Brokers continue to face ‘absolutely dreadful’ insurer service
Feedback from brokers still flags insurer service as being ‘on its knees’ due to difficulties with homeworking – will the lifting of work from home guidance this week see brokers benefit from improved service?
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Analysis
Briefing: LV= private equity takeover failed … good, we need mutuals
The UK needs a good mix of mutual organisations to service customers - it cannot always be about the money
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Analysis
In Focus: How can the insurance industry tackle ghost broking?
Experts on insurance fraud debate how the industry can tackle the ongoing issue of ghost broking in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic
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Analysis
Fraud Charter: Interim remediation is ‘vital’ while Online Safety Bill progresses
Carpenters Group moves to exert pressure and open debate between the UK government and the insurance industry around ad spoofing
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Features
Fraud Charter: Online Injury Claim portal could be ‘fraud hotbed’ but figures down
The data from the new OIC portal could be a ’real positive’ for the insurance industry, but it needs to be handled with care
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News Analysis
Ghost broking continues to be a ‘substantial problem’ for the industry
As the IFB warns new and younger drivers about bogus car insurance policies, Insurance Times finds out what this means for the industry