All Insurance Times articles in On-Line Archive – Page 2315
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NewsAston Lark buys motor trade specialist in ninth deal of 2021
The business aims to become ‘the broker of choice for every type of motor trader’, says group chief executive
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NewsGRP appoints chief operating officer
The new hire joins from Ardonagh as a ‘marquee signing for GRP’
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FeaturesBriefing: We are all now worried about the FCA
Brokers are losing faith in the FCA amid rising fees and levies against a backdrop of carrier failures
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NewsWhiplash reform rules are ‘cumbersome’ and reflect ‘a big change coming’ – Sabre
The insurer’s chief executive further believes policyholders may not reap the expected premium discounts following the implementation of part one of the whiplash reforms this May
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NewsMotor insurers expect usage-based pricing models to be standard in four years – By Bits
Technology was found to be the biggest obstacle for the industry in meeting changing customer needs
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NewsUnderwriting room could remain Lloyd’s focal point, but its role needs redefining – LIIBA
The trade body emphasises that the underwriting room must ’not become the museum of modern insurance’ and that it is essential ’that London remains a critical hub for global insurance business’, despite increased flexible working models
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NewsUK insurers warned of big challenges and put on ‘negative’ outlook
AM Best places UK insurers on negative outlook amid major challenges
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FeaturesIndustry demands change to build sustainable construction PI market
Trade association believes historic liabilities following 2017’s Grenfell Tower tragedy will lead to current claims exposure for insurers providing professional indemnity within the construction sector
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FeaturesBriefing: Covid, capacity and poor insurer service continues to pose problems for brokers
Recent research compiled by Insurance Times and Close Brothers Premium Finance reveals what major challenges brokers are watching right now
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NewsEthos Broking buys London broker to reach baker’s dozen of acquisitions
The acquisition will ‘further strengthen the wider Ethos Broking group’ by creating London foothold
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NewsShed and garage home office spaces could pose risk for insurers – Aviva
In its latest research, Aviva reveals that only a third of people have a designated home office space in their property
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NewsTaurus Insurance extends underwriting agreement with ERGO
ERGO’s head of commercial says the partnership has ‘great potential’
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NewsMore diversity competence and awareness in hiring practices could improve inclusivity in insurance
In the African Caribbean Insurance Network’s recent webinar, an expert panel debated how the insurance industry could improve diversity and retention rates in the sector
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NewsCovid clauses creating new D&O concerns
Recent moves by insurers to include broad Covid-19 exclusion clauses may have significant ramifications for the D&O sector
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NewsClear Group commits to reducing carbon footprint by 30%
To begin with, Clear Group will be upgrading its IT suite and purchasing carbon credits
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NewsNFU Mutual predicts motor claims surge as lockdown eases
The insurer’s prediction follows last year’s claims trends, where drivers flooded back to the roads after lockdown restrictions eased
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NewsInsurers refuse four-by-four car cover as thefts double over decade – Broadway Insurance Brokers
Misunderstanding policy wordings can also create extra expense for policyholders if their claims are refused
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NewsRAC Insurance establishes in-house insurance intermediary
The move ‘represents a material shift in our insurance strategy’ says RAC Insurance boss
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NewsSaga seeks transformation with strategic turnaround plan
Group chief executive believes the plan will boost growth for the business, while driving sustainable returns for its investors
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NewsCompass and Broker Network’s virtual trading event sees £4m worth of deals completed
Facilitating broker and insurer networking despite the pandemic is vital as insurance is an industry that ‘thrives on relationships, thrives on connectivity and thrives on having meaningful engagement’, says networks and products managing director
