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News AnalysisInsurer relief as court judgement ends massive claims threat
Consumers will now have to show that they have personally suffered damage or distress
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BrokerFest 2021: Challenges in etrading offer opportunities for data enrichment
An expert panel at Insurance Times’ BrokerFest 2021 conference earlier this week debated the challenges in the etrading landscape and how technology could provide a solution
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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
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Spoof ads rife for insurers and brokers despite Google crack down
The FCA seeks to resolve ’the root cause’ of fraudulent adverts. But the government’s Online Safety Bill needs to be broadened if it is to play an important role here
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‘More to be done’ by insurance industry alongside government’s ‘ambitious’ flood investment plan
Following the publication of the government’s Flood and Coastal Erosion Investment Plan last month, industry commentators explain what the report might mean for the insurance sector
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Brokers could play a ‘significant role’ in tackling ghost broking
As reported losses for ghost broking victims being higher for younger people who are often targeted via social media according to Action Fraud, brokers could play a crucial role in stamping out this crime
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Ransomware surge could see cyber become next Covid-related crisis
Cyber-linked business interruption cover ’should be viewed as vital’ as research confirms that 17% of UK businesses have experienced more cyber attacks since Covid-introduced homeworking measures
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FCA’s latest business plan presents ‘quite a warning for the industry’
New chief exec Nikhil Rathi has this month published his first business plan for the regulator – Insurance Times finds out what it really means for the industry
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Breakingbury v Croad judgment could spark negligence claims increase
CFC’s Chris Comerford tells Insurance Times why he believes this judgment might open the doors to vicarious liability claims becoming commonplace as the CQC cracks down on insurance checks
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Insurtech sector sees 2021 unicorn boom as pandemic accelerates digital focus
Funding for insurtechs has historically been a struggle, but industry commentators believe investment opportunities are on the up thanks to the technology focus brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic
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'Unified action' needed to address challenges in professional indemnity insurance
An expert panel at Biba’s annual conference last month debates the ongoing challenges in professional indemnity insurance and what changes should be made
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Soaring professional indemnity insurance pricing and low trust creates ‘perfect storm’
An expert panel at Biba’s conference last month discusses the current state of the professional indemnity insurance market
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MIB establishes working group to understand hybrid injury claims
The working group has a shared vision to avoid any detriment to injured claimants
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Generational divide in understanding contents insurance poses underinsurance risk – Getsafe
Chief executive believes education should be ’a critical mission of the industry’ to ’make people enthusiastic about insurance again’
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Peers debate whether whiplash injury tariff rates are ‘fundamentally flawed’ or ‘the right level’
Last week’s House of Lords debate revealed mixed perspectives from peers, however some are concerned that extra minor injuries added to whiplash claims may ‘dilute’ the effects of the planned reforms
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D&O market challenges remain as capacity and conditions still a concern
Underwriters are ‘wary’ of claims against board members, therefore brokers must work to differentiate their clients’ risks
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Amazon’s latest partnership could mend insurance sector's broken trust
Industry experts debate Amazon Business’s latest partnership with Next Insurance and what it means for insurtechs
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Post-Covid recession and hard market drives advice-led broker opportunities
Mitigating underinsurance using risk management should be a key strategy for commercial brokers, recommends expert panel
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D&O market is ‘absolutely brutal’ and ‘in a world of pain’ as a result of hard market
However, insurers are looking to grow and are selecting some ‘quite aggressive targets’, says expert panel
