Regulation News
Q&A: How SSP’s Intelligent Quotes Hub could smooth the end of dual pricing
Adrian Coupland, customer and marketing managing director of SSP discusses dual pricing ending and how the firm’s Intelligent Quotes Hub technology might help this transition
Bury-based claims management company fined £250,000 for nuisance calls
The Information Commissioner’s Office said the firm had broken electronic marketing law
Motor insurance costs stay at a four-year low – ABI
With tier three being enforced across London, driving habits could change once again and the ABI has therefore extended its Covid support
FCA issues public censure over Aviva’s preference share miscommunication
The insurer acknowledges that the event was a ‘disappointing episode’, but that ‘lessons have been learned’
Financial advisor PI premiums skyrocket over past three years
Smaller firms hit hardest by rapidly rising PI rates
Political violence cover sees uptick in demand following Covid-19 pandemic – Talbot Underwriting
Businesses may be left under-prepared and under-insured as the lines are blurred for what constitutes a riot, protest, political violence or war
Minster Law continues ‘digital first’ transformation approaching April 2021 small claims portal
The firm’s chief exec says she will continue plans to ensure its footprint matches its digital first strategy
Six insurers drop High Court appeal against BI ruling for some policies
The insurers are however still contesting the ruling on some policy types
‘Nothing stopping’ resilience policy insurers paying out amid FCA test case ruling, says law firm
Claims trade body ACSO reveals host of new members
Polaris calls for broker input to develop e-traded product standards
Car insurance premiums fall in third quarter - WTW
Coldplay bass player calling for government insurance scheme to save events sector
Insurance sector ‘unprepared’ for pandemic – Convex’s Stephen Catlin
Compensation Recovery Unit recorded 105,000 motor injury claims in Q3
Insurance industry could be ‘first line of economic response in future outbreaks’ – Marsh chief exec
Insurers ‘deeply reviewing’ wordings as a result of ‘hot topic’ test case ruling
Rising insurer and broker confidence on the rise, despite pandemic regulatory road bumps
‘Share pandemic risk coverage’, urges Marsh chief exec
Returning to profitability is key concern for aviation insurers – Gallagher
Structural defects insurer enters administration as FSCS steps in to save policyholders
Government calls for evidence in Pool Re review
Insurance industry takes ‘more holistic view’ to preservation of the building versus life
Insurance industry ‘needs to step up its efforts’ around diversity and inclusion
ABI’s Huw Evans says BI test case appeal is ‘unsurprising’
Regulation Analysis
Inside the burgeoning world of cannabis insurance
Insuring the cannabis market could be a key opportunity for brokers as the entire supply chain needs cover, but this potential goldmine does not come without legal complexities. Insurance Times investigates
UK Motor Focus: Should the government remove IPT for young drivers using telematics policies?
Following the House of Commons’ Transport Select Committee’s inquiry into the reasons why young drivers are at a higher risk of being involved in road traffic collisions, industry professionals share their views on one of the main solutions proposed to the government
The Big Question November 2020: What harm will the continued delays to the claims reforms do to the insurance industry?
While April 2021 remains the deadline for the implementation of claims reforms, the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic means that this could be postponed yet again. Ministers will need to give notice as the uncertainty of an exact date could have a knock on effect for strategic changes and investment decisions in ...
Wide area damage principle is ‘question on everybody’s lips’ for quantifying BI claims
Following the High Court’s ruling in September on the FCA’s business interruption test case, Insurance Times explores some of the key areas that could impact on quantifying these coronavirus-related claims
