News Analysis – Page 145
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AgendaInsurance bodies voice concern over apprenticeship levy
Biba and the CII are worried about affect of government’s levy plan on an industry that is already investing in apprenticeships
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AgendaAnalysis: Personal lines insurers feel the love
Insurers improve net promoter scores this year after a dearth of catastrophe events
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AgendaAnalysis: USA years ahead of UK on cyber
Lack of understanding of threat means UK cyber insurance market is underdeveloped, but new EU law forcing companies to report breaches may create greater awareness of risks
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AgendaRevealed: Insurance’s home-grown disruptors
While many established insurance firms struggle to innovate, others are changing the market.
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NewsAnalysis: Actuaries' data shows CMCs still fuelling whiplash claims
Institute and Faculty of Actuaries says reforms have had no effect with lower number of CMCs seeing sharply higher turnover
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NewsFCA renewal plans could be watershed for insurance, says AXA's Blanc
AXA UK & Ireland general insurance chief executive Amanda Blanc says insurance is waking up to the importance of trust and transparency
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AgendaAnalysis: ‘Could do better’ – corporates rate brokers and insurers
While insurers and brokers provide a dependable service, few exceed expectations. Insurers need to be more creative and forward thinking, while brokers need to focus on service
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AgendaAnalysis: Chartered insurers are rated best by brokers
Chartered insurance firms outscored non-Chartered rivals in top-rated service dimensions across both personal and commercial lines. Four out of five insurers who scored highest for broker loyalty were Chartered firms
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AgendaAnalysis: The Knowledge – Data brings risks as well as benefits
Drivers see technology and social media as bigger safety threats than drink driving
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Online onlyBriefing: Should Towergate be worrying about debt again?
The broking group’s financial restructuring greatly reduced its debt burden, but falling profit is adding pressure
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AgendaAnalysis: Why Laspo needs a reboot
The failure of legal reforms to beat spurious injury claims had led to calls for more government action. But insurers have been blamed for adding to the problem by paying spurious claims
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AgendaAnalysis: The Knowledge – what if Big Data means no more accidents?
Reducing claims, reducing price, reducing the overall premium pie: is the Internet of Things an opportunity or threat?
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AgendaAnalysis: Churchill is most recognised motor insurance brand
Brand awareness among public is vital for insurers, says Consumer Intelligence research. Direct Line’s Winston Wolfe campaign is a success others should seek to emulate
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AgendaAnalysis: Private equity and brokers - doomed to fail?
Recent performances throw doubt over whether the private equity model suits brokers. Are investors getting better at choosing the right businesses to back?
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AgendaAnalysis: The Knowledge – SMEs feel let down by claims
The FCA thematic review into SME claims revealed a disconnect between the service SMEs expected and what they received. So what’s the cause?
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AgendaAnalysis: Apps – the next big thing for insurers
Insurance industry disrupters are looking at how mobile apps could streamline the claims process
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AgendaAnalysis: The Knowledge – SME risk: the waste and recycling wording gap
Capacity slowly improves for the beleaguered waste and recycling sector as brokers and adjusters seek to provide bespoke policies
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AgendaAnalysis: The Knowledge – SMEs unprepared for supply chain disruption
Supply chain management has risen up the agenda for larger organisations in recent years, after major catastrophes such as the 2011 Thai floods in 2011 and this year’s explosions in Tianjin, China. With such events causing significant disruption, risk managers have looked more closely to identify ...
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NewsThe Insurance Times Top 50 Insurers 2015
The definitive listing of the 2015 Top 50 Insurers has now been released. Who is up and who is down? And who has made their presence felt for the first time?
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