News Analysis – Page 113
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NewsInterview: Chubb's new UK retail boss Sara Mitchell eyes improved service in changing broker landscape
As Chubb’s new division president for UK and Ireland retail Sara Mitchell beds herself into new top job, she speaks to Insurance Times about her main points of focus
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IT InterviewQ&A e-trading: Markel changes the way broker enquiries are dealt with
With the results of the 2019 e-trading survey to be revealed soon, Insurance Times spoke to sales and marketing director Nic Brown on the developments made to Markel’s UK broker e-trading system
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NewsGovernment strategy boosts industry efforts to improve flood resilience
The Environment Agency has launched a long-term strategy to tackle flooding and coastal change
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NewsGovernment’s investment to remove unsafe cladding receives positive industry response
The ABI recently proposed a ban on all combustible materials in the wake of Grenfell Tower fire
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AgendaIPT, diversity and Brexit: Biba’s White gears up for Manchester
Broker association gets stuck into tackling its manifesto pledges
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IT InterviewQ&A: SSP aims to make it 'as easy as possible' for brokers to do business
Head researcher, Savan Shah speaks to distribution director at SSP, Ron Atkinson on the changes its made since the last Insurance Times e-trading survey
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FeaturesHow digitisation is driving claims staff cuts
Claims staff have seen significant cuts at some of the nation’s largest insurers. And the trend looks set to continue
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AgendaHow did your firm do? Analysis of individual firm FCA complaints data for 2018 H2
See the full break down of where individual insurers and intermediaries ranked in the number of complaints they received, and the numbers upheld
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NewsMcKenzie Friends: Should they stay or should they go?
Lawyers and MPs have called for the ban of McKenzie Friends and the charging for their advice. Are they right?
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AgendaAvivaPlus analysis: broking threat or innovative opportunity?
Early AvivaPlus adoption figures reveal a demand for subscription-based insurance. Insurance Times analyses what the implications could be for brokers and the wider industry
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NewsMGAs look to new opportunities out of Lloyd's manifesto
Lloyd’s spent six months canvassing the London Market in how it uses and accesses Lloyd’s in the run-up to the manifesto launch
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NewsInsurance Times webinar: Is there an alternative to legacy when it comes to claims software?
Listen to the full webinar where we discuss alternatives to expensive and possibly out-dated legacy systems
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AgendaWhat the hardening market means for insurance firms
Industry experts are warning of persistent rate rises in certain sections of UK insurance. So, is the sector prepared for business in a hard market?
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NewsIndustry reacts to Lloyd’s blueprint for AI and robotics
As automation, AI and robotics pick up speed in insurance, the industry responds to Lloyd’s reports on the risks and opportunities
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NewsMay 2019 Big Question: What reporting mechanisms do you have in place to help employees feel safe and secure in the workplace?
Following accusations of institutional harassment and bullying at Lloyd’s of London, the firm vowed to ‘stamp out’ bad behaviour. Insurance Times asked firms what measures they have in place for reporting these instances
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AgendaHow Ageas will be brokers' best friend - Middle and Clarke interview
Long seen as the brokers’ friend, the insurer says it has no plan to change that – and is hungrier than ever to do business with its core market
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AgendaAviva seeks to champion the independent regional broker
Consistent approach key to serving the broker market, Aviva leadership team members tell Insurance Times
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NewsVideo gaming entrepreneurs taking insurance to the next level
Minecraft programmer Chris van der Kuyl and ex-Aviva broker distribution director Fraser Edmond speak to Insurance Times about their cross-sector insurtech project looking to redefine the how insurers do business with regional brokers
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NewsUnderwriters battling to restore profitability in the hardening construction PI sector
Underwriters say prices must continue to rise in the challenging construction professional indemnity sector if heavier risks are to become more appetising
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AnalysisAXA Partners reveals plans to become 'fully comprehensive' in smart connected home
It announced its first entry into the UK and Irish mobile phone insurance market earlier this year
