All Insurance Times articles in On-Line Archive – Page 2296
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IT InterviewOrganic growth is the DNA of Specialist Risk Group says broker chief executive
Warren Downey has big plans for SRG this year. Insurance Times catches up with the broker boss to uncover the firm’s objectives since receiving a funding injection from private equity investor HGGC
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NewsEthos Broking’s Finch buys HNW commercial broker in its first deal of 2021
The firm has made a total of 12 acquisitions since joining Ethos Broking in 2016
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NewsBollington buy will ‘supercharge’ Gallagher as UK regional powerhouse
Gallagher will ‘supercharge’ its presence in north west with Bollington. Gallagher has firepower to keep on making acquisitions in the near future, says UK retail chief Michael Rea
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NewsNew Dawn Risk’s UK division to serve ‘clear demand’ for big broker alternatives
During these challenging times, there has been a demand in the UK market for alternatives to big brokers that still have the expertise to help businesses
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NewsCare homes reject new patients due to ‘insurance dilemma’
Insurance premiums for care homes have also been rising
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NewsTrust in travel insurers drops due to Covid-19 pandemic
Meanwhile motor claims reduced by 48% in Q2 2020
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Online onlyBriefing: Bitcoin … rat poison squared or exciting for insurance?
Bitcoin has enjoyed huge returns, making many rich. But can insurance help in this daring new world of cyrptocurrencies
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NewsFCA is ‘front and centre’ of BI debate due to ‘interventionist approach’ – Weightmans
Friday’s Supreme Court ruling on business interruption policy wordings may also be used by the Financial Ombudsman Service, increasing the potential exposure for insurers
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NewsMoneySuperMarket reveals top burglary claims hotspots amid pandemic
Cities were found to have the highest claims for home contents theft
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NewsMP urges FCA to investigate British Gas over fears home insurance customers won’t receive cover
Due to ongoing strike action by British Gas engineers, around 100,000 customers may not receive adequate home insurance
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NewsWoodgate and Clark buys Manchester-based loss adjuster
The move is designed to fast-forward business growth says managing director Scarrett
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FeaturesBriefing: FCA reveals anxiety over firms’ financial resilience, but is its heart in the right place?
Despite unveiling a ‘stark’ financial picture of Covid-hit brokers and intermediaries, helping firms stay in business does not seem to be the regulator’s number one priority
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NewsSpecialist Risk Group buys construction sector MGA
Chief executive Downey says ‘developing a market leading MGA capability is a central element of our strategy’ for 2021
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NewsAmanda Blanc succeeded by Crawford’s veteran for insurtech chair
The insurtech’s new chairman has a history in loss adjusting and claims management which spans 35-years, he was previously at loss adjustor Crawford’s and Company
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NewsAviation sector should expect Covid impact on EL claims and hull policies – Weightmans
Legal expert outlines the claims exposures insurers in the aviation and aerospace market should expect to see this year
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NewsCar insurance premiums fall 6% amid lockdown - Confused.com
Fewer journies and consequently claims saw premiums decline significantly last year
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NewsSupreme Court dismisses insurers’ appeals in BI test case ruling
Around 370,000 policyholders are expected to be impacted from the judgment
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News AnalysisSupreme Court decision is a ‘financial vaccine’ for struggling businesses
However, insurance premiums are likely to increase as ‘insurers seek to recoup some of their losses’
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NewsSupreme Court judgment brings clarity to a highly complex matter – Biba and ABI
Although Biba backs the appeal ruling, more clarity is still needed within the industry
