Risk Management – Page 15
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NewsCamden, Islington and Lambeth among 10 boroughs seeing new crime spike
‘No one is immune and many victims don’t even realise they’ve been targeted until long after the offender has vanished,’ says head
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NewsRecord spring heat drives £153m in subsidence payouts
Hotter, drier weather is known to put homes at greater risk of subsidence damage
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NewsNine in 10 non-standard brokers concerned about underinsurance
‘These findings underscore the urgent need for greater innovation and flexibility in non-standard insurance offerings,’ says leader
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NewsBuilding reinstatement costs up 3.8% over year
‘It’s clear that reinstatement costs remain on an upward trajectory,’ says industry expert
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NewsRising calls for ‘green’ insurance among industry professionals
‘Insurers which can demonstrate environmental commitments will enhance their brand reputation and improve trust among consumers,’ says analyst
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News AnalysisBriefing: Climate risk places insurers on increasingly shaky ground
Although insurers remain wary of subsidence claim surges over the British summertime, certain types of subsidence claims could pose a reputational risk depending on their cause
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NewsAon rolls out advisory service for startups and scaleups
‘We are here to remove obstacles to growth and protect liquidity assets as businesses develop,’ says head of new programme
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News AnalysisBriefing: Climate risk must move from the boardroom to the underwriting floor
There are undoubtedly reputational impacts surrounding more closely considering sustainability and underwriting, however there is also a strong business case for tying underwriting practices to ESG actions
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NewsRecent international retail attacks ‘not big enough’ to harden cyber market
’Just based on very early discussion around this, it’s looking like this isn’t necessarily going to be a big claims event for the cyber insurance markets,’ says senior editor
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News AnalysisGreater appetite around reinsurers ‘rolling the dice’ on ‘immature’ cyber market
Softer market conditions are encouraging diversification strategies – however, the challenge and opportunity see-saw of branching into emerging risks presents a tightrope for reinsurers to navigate
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NewsHigh five: Catch up on the biggest exclusive stories this week
Insurance Times rounds up the biggest exclusive stories from 28 July to 1 August 2025
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News AnalysisMapped out: How data is helping insurers navigate risky postcodes
Improved data models could prove vital in dismissing postcode generalisations and providing a more granular basis for underwriting
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NewsHydrogen fuel insurance market predicted to reach £2.2bn by 2030
‘As the hydrogen industry scales up, supply chains may come under increasing pressure, with the risk of capacity constraints and delays for replacement parts,’ says head of natural resources
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NewsEcclesiastical sounds alarm on growing subsidence risk
’We expect the volume of subsidence claims to rise over time as weather conditions get warmer,’ says claims director
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NewsUK accounts for 40% of European phone theft claims
‘London is especially vulnerable and the UK now leads Europe in phone theft claims,’ says managing director
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NewsMNK Group appoints new group executive managing director for risk and regulation
’I look forward to embedding governance and robust risk management as a strategic asset and helping the group scale with resilience, integrity and purpose,’ says appointee
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NewsCost of living crisis ranked as biggest threat to SMEs
Despite a slight decline in concern, SMEs have once again rated the cost of living crisis as the biggest threat to their continued operation
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NewsUK and global commercial insurance rates continue to fall
‘Mounting competition among insurers with ambitious growth targets is providing reduced pricing and broader coverage options,’ says president of global placement
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NewsIUA calls for strong regulatory framework for automated aviation
’A clear and enforceable regulatory regime will help mitigate risks and support the development of insurance products,’ says director of underwriting
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NewsSupply chain risks leaving UK construction firms exposed
‘The confluence of global supply chain disruptions, rising material costs, labour shortages and sustainability goals present a complex risk landscape for the UK construction sector,’ says portfolio manager
