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NewsTicker appoints former Munich Re staffer as non-exec director
Chief exec confirms appointment at ‘exciting time’ for the insurtech
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IT InterviewAgeas to ‘double down’ on broker-led personal lines in new strategy
Chief executive explains how ‘there’s real opportunity’ for Ageas as it homes in on its ‘heartland business’ with brokers
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NewsMarshmallow Financial Services accused of stealing ‘trade secrets’
In an ongoing court case, the insurtech has been accused of profiting from a joint business agreement by tapping into ‘trade secrets’
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NewsInsurers refuse four-by-four car cover as thefts double over decade – Broadway Insurance Brokers
Misunderstanding policy wordings can also create extra expense for policyholders if their claims are refused
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NewsSaga seeks transformation with strategic turnaround plan
Group chief executive believes the plan will boost growth for the business, while driving sustainable returns for its investors
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NewsRAC Insurance establishes in-house insurance intermediary
The move ‘represents a material shift in our insurance strategy’ says RAC Insurance boss
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NewsNFU Mutual predicts motor claims surge as lockdown eases
The insurer’s prediction follows last year’s claims trends, where drivers flooded back to the roads after lockdown restrictions eased
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IT InterviewAston Lark boss Peter Blanc on mission to ‘build best broker’ amid acquisition spree
With ten acquisitions completed this year and counting, Aston Lark boss Peter Blanc tells Insurance Times the motives behind the broker’s spending spree and how he envisions the business developing
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NewsUK insurers warned of big challenges and put on ‘negative’ outlook
AM Best places UK insurers on negative outlook amid major challenges
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NewsMotor insurers expect usage-based pricing models to be standard in four years – By Bits
Technology was found to be the biggest obstacle for the industry in meeting changing customer needs
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NewsWhiplash reform rules are ‘cumbersome’ and reflect ‘a big change coming’ – Sabre
The insurer’s chief executive further believes policyholders may not reap the expected premium discounts following the implementation of part one of the whiplash reforms this May
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NewsAston Lark buys motor trade specialist in ninth deal of 2021
The business aims to become ‘the broker of choice for every type of motor trader’, says group chief executive
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NewsSaga’s full year results suffer due to ‘significant impact of Covid-19 on travel’
The company said travel insurance profitability reduced by £98.3m in the 12 months to 31 January 2021
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NewsInsurtech startup welcomes new chief underwriting officer from esure
The new appointment joins the team with immediate effect, as a ‘compliment to both the Peppercorn team and the concept’
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People & OpinionQ&A: Whiplash reforms: The good, the bad and the unintended – Gallagher Bassett
Gallagher Bassett’s UK technical director Andrew Sewell tells Insurance Times what the incoming whiplash reforms will mean to insurers and claims handlers, particularly around the increased risks of fraud
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IT InterviewSabre has ‘been able to hold our nerve’ during pandemic lockdowns
The insurer’s chief executive says that putting prices up year-on-year was the ‘right stuff’, enabling the firm to now ‘stand still’ as its competitors scramble to implement price increases to mitigate Covid discounts
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News360Globalnet warns UK motor insurers of unforeseen data ‘quicksand’ from OIC portal
The insurtech has warned that free text data entry in the new Official Injury Claim portal could lead to insurers being overwhelmed by data
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NewsAtlanta Group acquires telematics business
The new acquisition will join Atlanta Group’s Swinton, Autonet and Carole Nash motor brands
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NewsHoncho and Admiral join forces for multi-car proposition
The insurtech has wanted to bring multi-car cover to its apps for a while
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NewsQ Underwriting announces renewal deal with long-term insurance partner
The announcement follows an initial capacity deal with Ergo UK Speciality Limited earlier this year
