Risk Management – Page 79
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AnalysisIs postal workers’ pet hate driving dog-related public liability claims?
Following increased pet ownership during the pandemic, pet-centric public liability claims could be on the up – commentators believe fraud in this area is unlikely, despite policyholder feedback
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NewsComparetheMarket names storms as most common weather damage claim
There is a policyholder knowledge gap about the risk of local flooding, the aggregator reports
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NewsBeazley partners with Lloyd’s Lab alumni on IVF insurance proposition
Beazley believes the product is ’unique’ and will ’change the status quo’
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NewsAviva strengthens net zero commitments with renewable energy insurance portfolio growth
The insurer aims to be a top three renewable energy insurer in the London market
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NewsUK consumers working from home demands policy adaption from insurers – GlobalData
Keeping up with evolving consumer behaviour is a ’significant challenge’ for insurers, says insurance analyst
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NewsKeoghs calls on government for tougher and clearer e-scooter regulations
The vehicle has been omitted from the revised Highway Code, but road users want an end to the e-scooter ’wild west’ caused by a lack of regulation
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NewsAviva backs Online Safety Bill amendment to stamp out illegal content
Ofcom will now be able to issue fines to websites that do not comply with the bill’s measures
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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’
