News Analysis – Page 103
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NewsWhirlpool washing machine recall poses claims threat due to lengthy logistics
The sheer magnitude of the operation could put pressure on insurers as customers wait for a replacement or repair
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FeaturesWaste worries local authorities as Brexit looms
If the Brexit trade deal imposes a tariff on exporting waste, how will this impact on the insurance and reinsurance propositions for local authorities and waste management plants?
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FeaturesClaims culture hampers Irish sports clubs from obtaining public liability cover
But legal reforms in Ireland could be the answer for struggling sporting facilities
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Online onlyMotor insurers preparing for reinsurance rate hike as Ogden hits hard
Rates for motor excess of loss policies could rise by as much as a fifth at the 1 January renewal date
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AgendaHow has the Lloyd’s performance review affected PI insurance?
Two industry specialists give their views on how the shake-up has caused insurers to scrutinise their portfolios
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NewsThe Big Question December 2019: What’s top of your Christmas wish list for the sector?
As the choirs sing and the fairy lights sparkle – and the festive season draws upon us, Insurance Times asks the sector what’s on their Christmas wish list for 2019
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NewsAviva-backed Neos boasts market-beating home loss ratios through its ‘smart’ tech
The insurtech says it has two years’ worth of data to back its proposition ahead of its planned expansion
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ReportsThe Digital Broker Report: From disruption to collaboration
The digital broker report reveals the insights found from the Insurance Times digital transformation survey and discusses key topics with industry experts
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AgendaBolton fire puts pressure on building PI sector
Less than three years since Grenfell, the Bolton Cube building blaze has raised fresh concerns over cladding safety and had wider knock-on effects on insurability
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AgendaProfessional indemnity insurance capacity shrinks for advisors
Underwriting appetite dwindles in the wake of pension mis-selling claims and an increase in the award limit of the Financial Ombudsmen Service
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FeaturesAnaphylactic shock triggers reaction in restaurants’ public liability cover
Risk management becomes a prominent focus as the hospitality sector battles to prevent claims inflation around allergic reactions
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NewsVictor Syndicate 2288 eyes new territories amid expansion
The syndicate hopes to grow and establish its Lloyd’s presence
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FeaturesIs a MBO the way to go?
As merger and acquisition activity in the UK broking sector shows no signs of slowing, the choices for brokers at the smaller end of the scale are limited
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NewsBrokers suffering under stress strains - how is the industry reacting?
Biba is continuing to work with its members to raise awareness about the impact of mental health
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FeaturesD&O market has to fight impulse for broad brush increases
The UK market is facing a D&O dilemma - the industry’s reaction will define the class’s future
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FeaturesWorker status confounds legal expenses insurance provision
Is the middle ground between being an employee or a self-employed contractor causing a grey area for the provision of legal expenses insurance?
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News‘More to be done’ on fundamental dishonesty claims – Horwich Farrelly
The law firm will continue to work with Aviva to stamp out fraud while identifying new areas exploited by fraudsters
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NewsLloyd vs Google: The implications for brokers and insurers
The legal case has thrown open the doors for privacy liability exposure claims as it represents a dramatic shift in the favour of claimants
