News Analysis – Page 20
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IT InterviewClarissa Franks: ‘Growth is the mission’ for Lockton UK
The independent broker is focused on strong organic growth and gathering ‘superstar’ talent, says head of UK retail
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News AnalysisBriefing: Tempting the broker leaders of tomorrow
Setting up shop as a broker has its challenges – however, fortune favours the bold and there are plenty of reasons why tomorrow’s leaders should consider our sector
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News AnalysisWill insurers swipe right on covering dating apps’ unique risks?
Insurance brokers might hesitate to provide coverage for dating apps because understanding the ’unique risks associated with these apps’ often necessitates the ’expertise of a specialist technology broker,’ says head of tech, media and intellectual property
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News AnalysisTechTalk: AI code of conduct is a start – but ‘comprehensive governance structure’ still needed
’While it’s possible to set general principles, how do you translate that into something that’s going to work for every company or use case?’ says head of analytics
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News AnalysisBriefing: Industry needs to deliver clarity on climate approach
The insurance market is perceived to be blocking progress around climate change due to providing insurance for fossil fuel projects – however, the situation may be more complex than protestors realise
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News AnalysisIn Focus: How can brokers showcase their value to insurers via specialist schemes?
Insurance Times asks industry experts how brokers can leverage specialty and expertise to increase their value
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News AnalysisWhat will 2024’s elections mean for business and insurers?
’You need to understand everything you touch in your supply chain and think about how these different political risks might manifest themselves,’ says head of strategic risk consulting
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News AnalysisBriefing: Industry must show sexy side to win war for talent and ensure succession planning
If the UK insurance market is to retain its global standing and attract technology-minded staff, then industry-wide diversity strategies and a branding overhaul must be the focus for firms
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News AnalysisWhat’s going on with Gap insurance after FCA’s bombshell announcement?
’Gap was probably at the highest of everybody’s list in terms of a product that was ripe for being targeted and corrected,’ says chairman
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News AnalysisSuperscript enters next phase of accelerated growth with SME focus
’It’s been quite a journey already – the next phase is about maturing as the scale comes,’ says chief executive
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News AnalysisBriefing: New angel investing rules could worsen ’existing disparities’ for female insurtech bosses
’The recent changes to the high net worth threshold in the Treasury startup coalition angel investment rules are concerning,’ says chief executive
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News AnalysisThe Big Question: How can brokers stay updated on cyber security threats and offer effective risk management support to commercial clients?
Regardless of their size, commercial clients are facing an increasing number of cyber threats - but how can brokers help mitigate this evolving threat? Insurance Times asks six professionals how brokers can lead in this market
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News AnalysisProduct recall insurance increasingly relevant as threat grows
’Often, the biggest concern for business is the reputational loss,’ says legal director
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IT InterviewClaud Bilbao: ‘Size matters’ as medium-sized businesses face cyber attacks
’These significant financial implications affect businesses across all sectors and of all sizes, but some are more heavily targeted than others,’ says UK underwriting director
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News AnalysisBriefing: Is the FCA getting its own house in order?
The regulator’s newly released service metrics demonstrate its commitment to becoming more assertive
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IT InterviewBob James: Lloyd’s prefers sector-wide ‘criticism’ of project delays instead of unsafe Blueprint Two delivery
’I would rather take criticism [about the delay of Blueprint Two] then push the date and have a platform that has a flaw that [would] be problematic,’ says chief operations officer
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NewsAdmiral and Google Cloud partnership to place customers ‘at its heart’
’We see data at the heart of not only being able to ever evolve our ability to deliver personalised pricing, but also a more personalised experience,’ says chief information officer
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News AnalysisBriefing: What next after Gap?
The FCA’s latest target could be the start of more to come
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IT InterviewPeter Thompson: Uinsure’s technology is ‘embedded insurance coming to life’
The non-executive director sees embedded insurance as ‘a very intuitive and relevant way’ for the insurtech to serve its niche customer base
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News AnalysisMotor insurance pricing cycle ‘close to a point of softening’
Insurance industry experts speak exclusively to Insurance Times about navigating big pressures in the motor market and what can be expected in 2024
