All Insurance Times articles in On-Line Archive – Page 2628
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News AnalysisBriefing: Does the insurance industry have an ageism problem?
Survey findings from charity campaign pinpoint that detrimental assumptions about age are still proliferating workplaces – and insurance is not exempt
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News AnalysisSurviving the soft market: The role of refinancing in broking
Refinancing is fast becoming a more central pillar of a broker’s operations, used as a tool to navigate soft market conditions, enable M&A or to facilitate strategic action plans
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News AnalysisBriefing: Soaring EV sales spark new underwriting concerns over fire risks
Electrified vehicles now represent a 7.7% share of the UK’s used car market, which could impact the severity of lithium-ion battery risks insurers are grappling with
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NewsBMS snaps up ex-Howden Re director for leadership role
’I am thrilled to welcome her to the organisation and look forward to her contributions to reinsurance,’ says chief executive
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NewsAviva appoints new group chief operating officer
The new appointee said he is ’feeling super excited and honoured to be taking on this next role at such an amazing business’
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NewsZurich ‘first insurer’ to publish social mobility data
’[This] announcement represents a firm commitment from us to understand and implement social equity drivers within our organisation,’ says chief human resources officer
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NewsThe biggest people moves this week
Insurance Times rounds up the biggest moves and promotions from 10 to 14 February 2025
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NewsAviva seeks to ‘improve connectivity’ with scheme broker partners in 2025
As the insurer looks to grow existing schemes via ‘transparent’ conversations with brokers, it also hunts for ‘nicheness’ in new opportunities – both inside and outside of underwriting
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NewsMotor claims hit record £11.7bn as repair costs rise
’Our latest data paints a difficult picture for drivers and the industry alike,’ says head of general insurance policy
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NewsMotor premiums drop at record pace amid market competition
’The number of brands advertising price cut offers on price comparison websites has hit a new high,’ says insurance insight manager
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NewsTifgroup relaunches TopDog brand with new features underwritten by Capacity Insights
’We’ve developed a range of products that combine affordability with robust coverage,’ says underwriting director
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NewsJMG Group set to continue M&A spree in 2025
’There remains a clear opportunity for us to further expand the group through strategic acquisitions in 2025,’ says chief executive
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NewsHome insurance premium uptick slows – but figures remain elevated
’The slowing rise of home insurance premiums should certainly be welcome news for UK households,’ says commercial director
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NewsGallagher reveals 2024 protests impacted more than one in four UK businesses
’It is clear that all kinds of civil unrest in the UK is a problem and is weighing heavily on the minds of business leaders,’ says director
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News AnalysisIndustry deems regulatory focus on operational resilience a ‘sensible move’
The FCA is collaborating with its regulatory peers to introduce new rules around operational resilience, seeking to mitigate ‘intolerable harm’ arising from disruptive events
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NewsCowbell joins ABI to strengthen position in UK cyber market
’We are proud to join the ABI, alongside industry leaders, to strengthen the sector, foster greater trust and transparency and drive innovation forward,’ says senior vice president
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News AnalysisBriefing: Is underinsurance onus pushed onto policyholders to address?
Strategic planning director says it is policyholders’ ‘responsibility’ to ascertain building valuation information to avoid underinsurance, but is there an implication that brokers are not doing enough here?
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NewsCFC launches automated portfolio quoting for UK brokers
’Our portfolio quoting service isn’t just about eliminating manual data input and tedious applications forms, it can open the door to significant growth opportunities within existing books of business,’ says distribution director
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NewsLockton appoints former Marsh chief executive to lead aviation team
’Aviation is a dynamic sector facing complex challenges, from supply chain disruptions and evolving safety regulations to emerging risks in sustainability and digital transformation,’ says new appointee
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IT InterviewParisa Kheradmand: Claims Excellence Young Achiever Award winner on ‘championing inclusion’
’This award reminds me that I am enough – just as I am – and that my contributions are worthy of recognition and are valued,’ says marine surveyor and MCL adjuster
