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News AnalysisThe Insurance Times top 5 insurer collapses
Following the news that unrated Danish insurer Gefion has gone into liquidation after its licence was revoked, Insurance Times takes a look at five of the biggest insurance disaster stories of the last 20 years
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Briefing: Could brokers be next in-line for the Covid-19 BI scandal?
The FCA test case on the validity of business interruption claims in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak will start next month. While insurers have been the ones under the spotlight so far, brokers could be next if insurer’s get a favourable outcome
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Ardonagh downgraded following £2bn refinancing deal
But rating agency Fitch says it expects the broking group to continue to improve its EBITDA margin amidst the potential for increased cost savings as a result of its latest round of acquisitions, as well as a return to ’healthy’ free cash flow
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Short-term rentals and Airbnb insurers impacted by Covid-19 lockdown
With lockdown easing, the sharing economy may be able to recoup some losses, but at the same time new risks and property exclusions have emerged
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Law firms create interfaces for delayed LiP portal as its deemed ‘too complicated’
Some law firm’s have created their own technological interfaces to support insurers responding to claims or claimants filing one, Insurance Times investigates why
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Black Lives Matter protests reawaken insurance industry under-representation BAME debate
As protests for Black Lives Matter break out across the UK and globally following George Floyd’s death, the incident has opened up a dialogue in the insurance industry about the low levels of Black Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) representation
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Win or lose, the FCA test case on BI claims will not be good for insurers
When the FCA announced it was taking a test case to the High Court to provide clarity on the confusion around business interruption claims in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, insurers were worried
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Briefing: Could Covid-19 kickstart a technology revolution for insurance?
The Covid-19 pandemic has changed the world we live in. Loved ones are forced to live apart, shops have been closed and schools have been left empty. Within that new world, insurers and brokers have had to re-evaluate the way they work By data insights editor Matt Scott
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Analysed: The Lloyd’s market’s best and worst underwriters
With three successive years in the red and a fourth year of underwriting losses seemingly on the way, the Lloyd’s market has faced some testing times of late.
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Insurance concerns peak as London Mayor taps micro-mobility for green Covid-19 exit strategy
Could cycling be the big winner of the pandemic? As Brits are steered away from public transport, a new opportunity for insurtechs, brokers and insurers has opened up if decisions about insurance could just be made for e-scooters, cycles and e-bikes
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Barton/Reid warn of 'excessive consolidation at inflated prices'
Chief executive Phil Barton and chairman Stuart Reid teamed up to launch Partners as a new breed of broker, the duo discuss what makes the business different and what they believe is the key to long-term sustainable success
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Schemes Index reveals most profitable business lines for brokers
SME package schemes may have delivered the most commission for brokers, but will the Covid-19 pandemic change the broking landscape?
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Premier League poised for kick off, but insurance concerns loom
Brokers will be instrumental when Premier League restarts again, they must keep up-to-date with protocol and push back with insurers where necessary
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Who is the highest paid insurance CEO? Find out here
Five of the leading bosses in UKGI took home more than £11m in total remuneration for 2019
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The Briefing - Insurtech – Surviving Covid-19, government schemes for insurtechs ‘not all it’s cracked up to be’
The government has been instrumental in supporting businesses during the Covid-19 pandemic, however many insurtechs have found that these schemes incur pitfalls and strict eligibility criteria that does not work in their favour
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Biba denies broker commission is “huge conflict of interest”
Meanwhile others in the industry have also defended brokers
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Hasty migration could increase corporate cyber risk exposure
With another high-profile cyber attack case during lockdown, a new challenge has been created for brokers
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Social media driving trust in the digital world
Research from Capgemini reveals that insurance customers trust online research and social media testimonials over broker advice
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Supporting vulnerable customers – a great opportunity for insurers to rebuild reputation amid Covid-19 crisis
The coronavirus pandemic has lead to a surge in the number of vulnerable people in the UK, but new research from Consumer Intelligence reveals the crisis should be viewed as an opportunity to improve customer engagement and loyalty
