News Analysis – Page 10
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NewsHigh Five: Catch up on the biggest stories this week
Insurance Times rounds up the biggest stories from this week (30 October – 4 October 2024)
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News AnalysisTechTalk: Uptick in chief artificial intelligence officers joining insurance c-suites
AI ’doesn’t fit squarely in technology [roles] because data is involved’, therefore more firms have begun hiring chief artificial intelligence officers, says chief executive
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News AnalysisBriefing: Cyber threats soar as insurers scramble for solutions
Data outsourcing is becoming a larger target for cyber attacks as companies look at ways to cut internal costs
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News AnalysisWhat to do about homeowners shunning home insurance?
PCW confirms that home premiums grew 13% last year, leading consumers to search for savings shortcuts – but the insurance industry must still strive to combat underinsurance in this line of business
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News AnalysisBriefing: Budget concerns loom for insurers as a positive Q4 looks under threat
The industry has been in wait and see mode over the potential impacts of the budget – but that wait will soon be over
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News AnalysisThe Big Question: How can brokers support directors to navigate new regulations and mitigate the risk of D&O claims?
Experts discuss how brokers can guide company directors through evolving regulations, offering strategies to mitigate the growing risks of directors and officers (D&O) claims
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News AnalysisIn Focus: How can firms prevent their software from becoming legacy technology?
We asked: With rapid technological evolution, how can firms prevent their software platforms from becoming legacy tech in the medium-term while keeping pace with advancements?
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News AnalysisSolvency ratios on the rise as UKGI market continues to face unprecedented pressures
Insurance DataLab co-founder Matt Scott dives into the the market’s latest SFCRs to draw out a number of trends
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News AnalysisLatest broker schemes data hints at ‘slightly improved’ trading period
’While premiums have seen increases across the board, commissions have increased at multiples of this,’ explains chief executive
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News AnalysisBriefing: The MGA market is navigating a perfect storm on its growth journey
The MGA market is not just here to stay, but will continue to grow and thrive
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IT InterviewNick Line: ‘Better representation’ at senior underwriter level needed
Markel International’s chief underwriting officer talks attracting and retaining underwriting talent
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News AnalysisBriefing: Can risk prevention mitigate against the increase in cyber attacks on the public sector?
With cyber attacks on the public sector increasing in scale and volume, should an active model to cyber insurance be adopted?
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News AnalysisBroker networks ramp up distribution focus
’The ability to gain distribution benefits is a major driver for brokers joining networks,’ says director of policy and public affairs
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NewsWhat will the Autumn Budget hold for the insurance industry?
Measures announced by Chancellor Rachel Reeves at the end of October will undoubtedly impact on the insurance sector in a number of ways – but what are the biggest things to watch out for?
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IT InterviewRonit Maor: Insurance needs more female CFOs
’The CFO role has historically been perceived as a power role, [meaning] that in order to do it you need to be tough and aggressive,’ says chief financial officer
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IT InterviewMartin Schultheiss: Uinsure actions ‘really high growth strategy’ following PE investment
A ‘suits and trainers’ organisational culture that embraces the ‘right talent’ is the ‘magic sauce’ underpinning insurtech’s comprehensive growth strategy, says group managing director
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News AnalysisRichard Morley: The secret behind cost pressure-busting lower classic car premiums
’We still see a large percentage of our customers paying less than £100 – pretty cheap,’ says broking director
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News AnalysisBriefing: Let’s show, not tell, to attract vital new blood into UKGI sector
Tomorrow’s insurance industry is fully reliant on today’s professionals drawing in new talent and showcasing the opportunities on offer – the sector must dispel myths about boring insurance jobs
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News AnalysisOpinion: Are the days of generalist UKGI firms numbered?
Editor Katie Scott discusses the overarching structure of the UKGI market, commenting on the continued industry-wide drive to be increasingly ‘more specialist’
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IT InterviewBen Legg: Open GI homing in on ‘North Star’ of empowering brokers to write better business
’We see our role in the market to empower our brokers to write more and better quality business, as well as improving the lives of anyone using insurance products,’ says chief product officer
