News Analysis – Page 190
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Online onlyIndustry prepares for faster claims under new system
Timeframe for insurers to admit or dispute liability is slashed
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Online onlyThe story behind Aviva’s regional office closures
Aviva is making a bold move and taking a different tack in the regions from its main rivals. What is it thinking?
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News AnalysisInsurers uncertain about business prospects
Firms plan to increase investment in technology to boost efficiency
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Online onlyAre unrated insurers in the FCA’s firing line?
Simon Green’s speech last week underlined several key points about how brokers will be regulated
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Online onlyBeen there, frauded that
The economic downturn means many see fraudulent travel claims as ‘an opportunity or even a necessity’
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News AnalysisCan cyber policies insure against regulatory fines?
Cyber policies may be able to cover financial policies, but take-up of the products is still limited
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News AnalysisThe inside story on Aviva's job cuts
Aviva has relocated 200 roles to India, but what went on behind closed doors in its Manchester office? Will more jobs be exported overseas?
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NewsWhat is Swinton's big plan?
The company is acting on the results of a strategic review to transform its business, but stays committed to the network model
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Online onlyWhat the FCA’s latest probe means for brokers
Brokers’ changing business models could throw up a variety of conflicts of interest, but the industry should not feel threatened
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Online onlyThe expense gap that has Direct Line worried
The insurer’s expense ratio is 15.6 points higher than its closest rival at a point when low costs are key to winning business
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NewsWho's making a profit in commercial motor?
As another insurer puts its book into run off, Insurance Times reveals who is making it pay
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Online onlyVideo: Knowledge Live – How data is changing the pricing of insurance
The latest Knowledge Live from Birmingham focused on how data is used to price insurance. Industry experts talked with brokers about ways the insurance industry is changing with the rise of Big Data, and how social media can help underwriters more accurately price their risks.
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Online onlyWhy is Direct Line making 'savage' cuts?
The insurer has announced that 2,000 jobs are at risk, which should help it more than double its £100m cost-reduction target by 2014
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NewsBrokers need to help insurers capitalise on the Big Data revolution
Attendees at the Knowledge Live heard how brokers could benefit from Big Data by helping insurers get the most out of the information they are provided with
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Online onlyThe Knowledge: Insurer strategy
This month’s edition throws the spotlight onto brokers, who are again being wooed by insurers
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Online onlyCan networks hold onto their broker members and panel insurers?
Networks are facing a new challenge, as members become increasing restless and unhappy
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NewsBroker blow: Lloyd's commercial motor book heads into run-off
Newline Group exits line amid “challenging market environment”
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Online onlyThe unrated insurer dilemma
Unrated insurer Balva has collapsed. So why exactly do brokers place business with unrated insurers?
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Online onlyIn case of bad romance …
A spat between Lady Gaga and Lloyd’s has turned the spotlight on the niche contingency insurance market
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FeaturesWhere is the next cyber attack coming from?
Cyber crime and data privacy are some of top risks facing the insurance industry
