News Analysis – Page 6
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News AnalysisBriefing: 2025 shows little sign that the tide will turn
New year snowfall brings flooding front of mind for both the government and insurance sector – but how effective will resilience taskforce be?
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News AnalysisSRG seeks to tackle industry’s ‘very rich vein of nepotism’ through charity partnership
Deputy chief executive identifies promotion and career progression that avoids ‘tokenism’ as the metric of success for the scheme
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News AnalysisInsurers need to redefine talent acquisition and upskilling strategies in 2025
Chief operating officer says that firms face an IT talent and skills shortage
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News AnalysisTop 50 Brokers: Top six UK brokers peel away from revenue peloton with billions under belt
The impact of M&A continues to change the composition of UKGI’s top 50 brokers as aggregate brokerage skyrockets compared to prior years
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News AnalysisBriefing: What New Year’s resolutions should UKGI be making for 2025?
Brokers, insurers, the Lloyd’s market and the UK government have all got agenda items they want to see delivered in UK general insurance this year
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News AnalysisTop 50 Brokers: Broking is no longer local – global acquirers are here to stay
UK and Europe-based brokers pose appetising opportunities for US brokers and private equity
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News AnalysisTop 50 Brokers: Which brokers were 2024’s high flyers?
After reviewing the top 50 brokers data for 2024, MarshBerry selects its best performers over the last 12 months
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News AnalysisOpinion: Supercycle has fuelled ‘abusive’ returns for UK brokers – but has it also caused ‘complacency’?
Consultancy chief executive notes strong economic growth over the past 15 years has supported broker valuation boost – but warns that supercycle tide can’t keep brokers afloat forever
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News AnalysisThe risky transition to renewable energy
Without insurance, businesses will be unable to reach their net zero transition goals or become resilient in the face of the changing climate
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News AnalysisBriefing: Management moves may highlight a deeper industry problem
One insurer has been heavily hiring alongside staff exits – but is this activity a microcosm of wider industry trends around talent retention?
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News AnalysisIn Focus: New public-private partnership opens door to new counter fraud capabilities
’The government did talk about whether they might be able to do something about minimum levels of sentencing for convicted fraudsters,’ says chief fraud and financial crime officer
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News AnalysisThe time for telematics is now – but the industry must agree on education
Commentators concur that ‘now is the time’ for telematics to take centre stage for motor insurance provision as technology advancements innovate policy implementation
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IT InterviewJason Harris: Connectivity, people and agility are the key pillars for QBE International
’Clearly, my predecessor did a fabulous job and a key goal was to keep the good things from his era. But, when he retired, it was time for a different approach,’ says chief executive
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IT InterviewLaura Drabik: Spotlighting the ‘hottest new insurtechs’
’Carriers don’t have time to investigate’ up and coming insurtech propositions, so software firm offers incubation scheme to do the hard work for them
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News AnalysisBriefing: Why is Aviva so keen on taking over DLG?
Aviva has secured a preliminary agreement with DLG over a potential acquisition
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News AnalysisThe ESG divide: Is business size impacting brokers’ commitment to sustainability?
‘Smaller regional firms are encountering significant barriers to meaningful implementation’ of sustainability initiatives, says chief executive, with these projects often viewed ‘as an additional cost rather than a strategic opportunity’
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News AnalysisBriefing: Does the government have its own discount rate expectations?
Although the insurance industry is positive about the amended personal injury discount rate scheduled to come into force, sector whisperings wonder whether the change forms part of Labour’s agenda to lower motor cover costs
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News AnalysisWhy Ageas, Aviva and QBE were named insurers of the year at 2024’s Insurance Times Awards
Market intelligence firm Insurance DataLab explores the financials behind the big insurer winners from this month’s Insurance Times Awards ceremony, hosted by Claudia Winkleman
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IT InterviewJo Sykes: Markel UK set ‘to invest in future growth’ for 2025
In particular, schemes with brokers will be a ‘focus’ for the ‘end-to-end’ insurer next year, says divisional director
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IT InterviewNikki Lidster: Zurich UK reinforces ‘people business’ philosophy with investment in underwriters
’This investment in our underwriting team is about ensuring that brokers feel supported,’ says head of SME and trading
