Risk Management – Page 74
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NewsQ&A: Davies Group relays broker and insurer incentives for outsourcing end-to-end claims
Davies Group’s head of claims solutions, UK and Ireland Kath Mainon, discusses end-to-end claims with Insurance Times and the benefits of outsourcing to fewer strategic partners
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NewsPerception that extortion cover fuels cyber crime is ‘misguided’ – CFC Underwriting
The firm’s cyber development leader believes ‘the last option we want is to remove extortion coverage’, but that applying sub-limits could be a viable route forward
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FeaturesBriefing: Brokers’ purse strings threatened by PI cover costs
The FCA’s test case has contributed to broker PI being ‘in a very, very difficult position’ says network MD, as Covid exclusions also cause costs to escalate
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NewsCPP Group UK inks three-year cyber contract with Partners&
The SME market is a key growth area for cyber, but existing products are ’unnecessarily complex and unsuitable’
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NewsGuidewire backs draft Online Safety Bill extension to include financial scams
Guidewire’s chief innovation officer says that cumulatively, financial scams risk the reputation of the industry
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NewsHowden launches ESG-focused insurer
The new business, which plans to begin underwriting from 1 January 2022, indicates ‘a step towards facilitating long-term industry change’ around resilience
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NewsQ&A: Travelers weigh in on building successful scheme partnerships
Jonathan Forster, Travelers SME distribution director tells Insurance Times about the value of schemes partnerships for brokers and insurers
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FeaturesIn Focus: How are broker schemes innovating to accommodate new risks?
Industry experts discuss the ways in which broker schemes are innovating to cover new risks, such as SMEs, e-scooters and short term rental accommodation
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FeaturesThe Big Question June 2021: What steps are insurance firms taking to combat climate change?
ShareAction’s latest data revealed that insurance companies are failing to use their influence to fight climate change. In response to this and in recognition of World Environment Day this June, Insurance Times asks insurance businesses what action they are taking to reduce damage to the planet
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NewsGovernment committee proposes time limited insurance scheme to prevent live event ‘lost summer’
DCMS committee says ‘the government must act now’ as there is ‘no more room for excuses’
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FeaturesData enrichment is a ‘great opportunity’ for insurers to ‘sharpen their pencil’
Moving past the pandemic, industry improvements will be data led, says analytics company
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NewsClaims Excellence Awards finalist 2021 Q&A: Keoghs deploys ‘unique’ strategy for credit hire market
The winners will be revealed at a free virtual ceremony on 27 May 2021, but delegates need to register in advance
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NewsClaims Excellence Awards finalist 2021 Q&A: CAPS overhauls supply chain process removing connectivity barriers
The winners will be revealed at a free virtual ceremony on 27 May 2021, but delegates need to register in advance
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NewsTemporary trade credit reinsurance scheme to close
Outgoing ABI director general says the scheme is an ‘excellent example’ of how the government and the insurance industry can work together
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FeaturesIn Focus: Hard market and Covid-19 brings brokers more schemes opportunities
Fallout from the Covid-19 pandemic has pushed schemes for SMEs up the agenda, with ’brokers looking at this closer than ever’
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NewsBiba renews contract with professional indemnity broker
Biba’s head of technical services noted the ’challenging market conditions’ the sector is experiencing around professional indemnity
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NewsInsurers are failing to use their influence to fight climate change - ShareAction
Some commentators believe ’the insurance industry is the single most annoying part of this whole climate puzzle’
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NewsFlock’s flexible insurance proposition chosen to cover commercial fleets
Flock’s chief executive says ’the world of mobility is changing rapidly’ and traditional policies struggle to keep up
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FeaturesCovid uncertainty connected to premium finance uptick
Following a collaborative research project between Close Brothers Premium Finance and Insurance Times, two experts discuss how finance options could be vital post-pandemic as businesses consider their cash flow
