Risk Management – Page 62
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NewsShed and outbuilding home office thefts up 43% as lockdown eases – LV=GI
November and December 2021 saw the highest numbers of burglary-related claims, reported the insurer
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AnalysisLaw Commissions’ report relieves ‘major sticking point’ in autonomous driving liability debate
The report’s recommendations provide clarity on driver accountability, but some industry commentators believe there is still more to discuss
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NewsKP Snacks supply chain crunches to halt after ransomware attack
Law firm partner warns that ’even the largest of organisations can fall victim to ransomware attacks and all businesses – large or small – must remain vigilant to this threat’
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AnalysisIn Focus: How buoyant is capacity in the HNW market post-pandemic?
Industry experts debate capacity in the high net worth (HNW) sector following the Covid-19 pandemic, Brexit and a slew of pricing regulation from the FCA
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NewsArag and MGA ink deal to cover construction industry risks
The MGA sees this as a ‘significant opportunity’ to differentiate its proposition
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AnalysisBriefing: Google faces the music over abusive conduct
Google must improve its conduct as scrutiny on its behaviour increases
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AnalysisThe Big Question Jan/Feb 2022: What protection gaps should be front of mind for brokers in 2022?
As 2022 gets underway, Insurance Times asks the industry about what new business brokers can gain by exploring and prioritising protection gaps
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NewsEncouraging survey reveals cyber insurance uptake on the rise
Survival is a ‘top priority’ for SMEs post-pandemic
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AnalysisLegal professional indemnity stresses push firms to consider their futures
Brokers must support law firms with risk management to battle professional indemnity claim threats and increasing premiums
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NewsInsurtech MGA using parametric call to brokers after $120m funding
The insurtech will continue its global expansion
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NewsLloyd’s plan for consistency in face-to-face meetings amid rise in home working
Transparency on when underwriters will be available in person is needed
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AnalysisIn Focus: Ex-Love Islander’s burglary reawakens HNW underinsurance and social media risks debate
Brokers have a key role in advising clients about the dangers of sharing details of their valuables on social media, as well as helping to prevent underinsurance
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NewsSuperscript launches digital emerging risks insurance advisory
The insurtech aims to ’reduce the burden of insurance for businesses’
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NewsCo-op Insurance and Markerstudy launch pet cover with Towie’s Pete Wicks
The pair hope to help make pet adoption more affordable
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AnalysisUK’s changing climate will drive industry focus on innovation and risk management
Brokers that can help businesses with “training, monitoring and being ready” ahead of potential flood damage can ensure their commercial clients have a “massive differentiator”
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NewsManifesto 2022: E-scooters need compulsory public liability insurance
The trade body has also called for e-scooter insurance policies to be exempt from insurance premium tax
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NewsBiba launches ‘biggest’ manifesto for 2022
The 84-page document, themed around managing risk, contains 52 calls for action from the broker trade body across six detailed chapters
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NewsDrones, medical malpractice and cyber are top tech risks for 2022 - DAC Beachcroft
Climate change was also cited as a key risk by the law firm
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NewsPen Underwriting inks multiyear capacity deal extensions with QBE
The businesses have worked together for the past 20 years
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AnalysisHouse of Lords debates need for e-scooter safety regulations and compulsory insurance
Speakers in the House of Lords last week debated the safety of e-scooters on UK roads and whether more stringent regulation is needed amid claims that ’the pavements have become a jungle’
