Marsh Analysis
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AnalysisRevealed – the best and worst gender pay gaps at UK brokers
Insurance Times reveals the gender pay gaps at the biggest brokers listed within its annual Top 50 Brokers report
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News AnalysisIn Focus: What do Trump’s tariffs mean for UK insurance claims?
’We believe that the introduction of tariffs will increase the cost of claims,’ says head of insurance
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News AnalysisIn Focus: Is the Covid linked business interruption claims backlog still an issue for UKGI?
Five years on from the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, Insurance Times asks insurance experts whether business interruption claims linked to the lockdowns are still causing challenges for insurers and what the scope of the potential backlog is
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News AnalysisUkraine’s resilience poses questions for insurers for when the war ends
Contributor Jon Guy shares his perspective on how rebuilding Ukraine post-war could impact the UK insurance market, with finances, supply chains and resourcing likely to be in scope
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News AnalysisInsurers play ball with large sporting events
With the Paris Olympics starting this week, Insurance Times takes a closer look at coverage trends and developments hitting the large sporting events market
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News AnalysisSecuring younger staff: How is the insurance sector seeking to change its age profile?
Graduate schemes cannot be the only talent attraction tool in insurance firms’ arsenal if they wish to change the age profile of the industry
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News AnalysisBriefing: Neurodiversity first highlights why sector must be bolder on D&I progress
There is a rising recognition that neurodiverse staff can bring a different view and approach to the risks that the industry faces
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News AnalysisThe Big Question Jan/Feb 2024: How can property insurance solutions be developed to encourage green methods of construction?
Five insurance industry experts discuss the likes of timber risk appetite, building regulations and modular construction methods
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News AnalysisThe Big Question November 2023: What is the strangest misconception you’ve heard about insurance?
Seven industry leaders discuss the likes of broker role misunderstandings, the outlook from younger people and innovation over reputation
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News AnalysisBriefing: Brokers likely to face a choice as top 20 dominance increases
The increasing concentration of market share among the sector’s biggest players presents the rest of the industry with a question
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News Analysis‘All or nothing’ parametric policies can ‘cause problems’ despite benefits
The growth of parametric insurance propositions is undeniable, however there is a risk of legal disputes if policy terms are not crystal clear, says law firm partner
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News AnalysisOpinion: M&A fuels record aggregate brokerage growth
Last year’s private equity investments and broker consolidation caused hikes in aggregate brokerage across this year’s top 50 brokers – but will this be repeated in 2023?
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News AnalysisInsurers urged to take a fresh approach to solicitors’ PI amid growing coverage concerns
Conveyancing remains a claims risk area amid today’s recessionary environment, however insurers’ appetite to provide solicitors’ PI cover is growing for firms that present a good risk
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News AnalysisNeurodivergence – the ‘absolute commercial opportunity’ for insurance firms
Insurance firms can benefit from hiring neurodivergent individuals, but more work needs to be done
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News AnalysisIn Focus: Commercial lines brokers have ‘key role’ to play in supporting struggling hospitality clients through turbulent times
Pubs and restaurants are in a ’precarious position’ and face ’significant headwinds’ from a range of economic factors that brokers must try to mitigate as much as possible
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AnalysisUptick in livestock disease claims leads to farmer losses and increased insurer costs
It is pivotal that brokers have meaningful conversations with agricultural clients to ensure they understand farming’s operational risks
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AnalysisInsurers must deploy capital ‘confidently’ to solve cyber cover supply and demand imbalance
Demand for cyber insurance has increased - but so has the price
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AnalysisAviation market braces for ‘potentially huge losses’ as Russian aircraft seizures bite
The aviation insurance market ’is burying its head in the sand’ when it comes to tackling the fallout from the Russia-Ukraine conflict
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IT InterviewAmy Barnes: Successful ESG agendas need ‘bold commitments’
Head of sustainability and climate change strategy believes ’good ESG leads to fewer insured losses’
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AnalysisOngoing Russia-Ukraine sanctions create fallout for trade credit insurers
Businesses seeking trade credit insurance may find cover unavailable as insurers decline risks in this market at short notice
