All Insurance Times articles in On-Line Archive – Page 2253
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NewsLegacy systems tipped as main barrier to insurance digitalisation
Despite this, just over a quarter of participants in an Insurance Times poll thought the barrier was cost
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NewsLloyd’s calls for industry and government collaboration to mitigate future systemic risks post-Covid19
Lloyd’s of London is calling for close collaboration between insurers, brokers, customers, the global industry and government in designing cover for future systemic risks, which it says are complex.
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NewsBritish theatre at risk due to ‘inadequate insurance cover’
But refund protection insurance is experiencing an uptick in popularity
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FeaturesFinancially stressed policyholders are a ‘moral hazard’ leading to increased claims
Insurance Times explores the correlation between policyholders’ financial stress and their propensity to make claims - here, we explain what insurers can do to recognise and aid these vulnerable customers…
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Online onlyBriefing: MGAs or brokers? Where Ardonagh, PIB & Aston Lark will find cheap deals
Ardonagh will soon be back on the acquisition trail following its mega-refinancing last week. Aston Lark and PIB are still making deals. But the Covid crisis and capacity crunch will have an impact on acquisition targets.
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NewsJensten Group acquires wholesale and retail broker
Jensten Group Limited has acquired a wholesale and retail broker effective from today.
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NewsSpecialist Risk Group agrees acquisition of UK insolvency market player
Specialist Risk Group (SRG) has agreed the acquisition of a UK insolvency market player, subject to regulatory approval. As part of the acquisition, a global reinsurer will provide SRG with ongoing capacity for particular risk exposures. Read more…
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NewsHowden predicts post-pandemic ‘capacity crunch’ for M&A insurance market in 2021
The economic fall out from the coronavirus pandemic will likely see a ‘significant capacity crunch’ that is expected to hit the M&A insurance market in 2021, according to Howden. Read more…
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NewsAviva pulls Facebook ads amidst ongoing hate speech row
The Stop Hate for Profit campaign claims that Facebook is not doing enough to remove hateful content on its platform and is urging businesses to suspend advertising over the course of July
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NewsLemonade valued at $1.6bn ahead of IPO
But this still leaves Lemonade with a valuation lower than the $2bn investors valued the company at last year
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NewsGRP back on acquisition trail following Searchlight takeover
The deal marks the broking group’s first foray into the health insurance market, with further acquisitions planned for the sector
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NewsTysers Insurance Brokers appoints new independent non-executive director
The new hire was the former chief executive at the Association of Lloyd’s Members
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NewsR K Harrison partners with Ageas for land and estates insurance scheme
The five-year agreement is effective from 1 July
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News AnalysisThe Insurance Times top 5 insurer collapses
Following the news that unrated Danish insurer Gefion has gone into liquidation after its licence was revoked, Insurance Times takes a look at five of the biggest insurance disaster stories of the last 20 years
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NewsSure Thing! changes name to Policy Expert
Motor broker Sure Thing! has changed its name to Policy Expert. the move brings together the broker and the insurtech. Read more…
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NewsGoCo Group hires new chief financial officer
The new appointment has served tenures at Photobox Group and Expedia
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NewsZurich reveals 2020 ethnicity pay gap figures
The insurer said that there is more to be done and has called on the government to provide the right tools to tackle racial inequality in the workplace
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NewsBiba endorses move to legalise rental e-scooters on British roads
Biba has endorsed the Department of Transport’s (DfT) move to legalise rental e-scooters on Britain’s roads this Saturday 4 July. Insurance will be required for all rental e-scooters taking part in the trial and this will be provided by the operator. But privately owned e-scooters remain illegal on the roads ...
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NewsInsurtech Dialogue Exchange Global selected for Lloyd’s Lab latest Covid-19 cohort
The business aims to streamline the credit and political risk marketplace
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NewsClaims Excellence Awards Finalist 2020 Q&A: DWF Law’s credit hire router fast tracks settlements
DWF Law LLP entered its credit hire router solution in the Claims Excellence Awards 2020, here we feature the entry.
