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News AnalysisFCA’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
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Insurance2025: Personal Lines Keynotes, 2021
Firms’ differing interpretations and pace of change ahead of the FCA’s pricing reform deadlines could pose problems as the industry seeks to eliminate price walking
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Travel insurance sector faces capacity concerns post-pandemic
As the travel industry gears up to reopen post-lockdown, a spike in claims could impact insurance capacity
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Government must take leap of faith to mend ‘gaping hole’ in cover for live events
Industry figures beg the government to seriously consider state-backed insurance scheme as the commercial insurance market for events cancellation is ‘unlikely’ to mobilise until 2022
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Industry must take ownership of SMCR rules to embed successful culture change
Now that the March deadline for insurance intermediaries to implement SMCR has passed, senior leaders must set the ‘tone from the top’ and look to employee behaviour
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Suez Canal blockage leaves ‘(re)insurers significantly exposed to business interruption risks’
As the Suez Canal reopens, the insurance industry is bracing itself for huge losses ‘made up of compensation for delays’ and covering ‘potential damage to cargo’
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D&O demand set to soar as UK audit regime puts directors in the spotlight
Sweeping new reforms for Britain’s biggest businesses are set to place greater responsibility on directors and officers to ensure the accuracy of their firms’ financial reporting – or face harsh penalties
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Industry reacts to ‘far-reaching’ implications of FCA’s price walking remedies
Although the industry supports the aims of the FCA’s pricing review, there are unintended consequences that must be considered by the regulator and insurers alike
