All articles by Scott McGee
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AgendaFraud Charter: A general election would make LiP deadline ‘impossible’
As the EU gives the UK a further extension for Brexit and a General Election looks ever-more likely, the Insurance Times Fraud Charter panel were concerned how that could affect incoming legislation
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NewsMounting motor data promises pricing revolution
The sheer amount of data could prove to be too much for insurers to handle if connected and autonomous vehicles were to become mainstream
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AgendaSeptember Big Question: Should companies seriously consider introducing a four-day working week?
After Simply Business took the decision earlier this year to introduce a four-day working week for some of its staff, Insurance Times asks the industry whether the time is now right to seriously consider this option
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NewsAllianz posts improved fraud savings for H1 2019
Allianz’s fraud manager, James Burge hails a “fantastic result” after bringing the application and claims fraud teams together
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NewsTesla launches insurance product
The electric vehicle mammoth launched the product yesterday in California
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NewsBe Wiser rejoins Biba, five years after joining the first time
The Andover-based broker first joined the association in September 2014, but after leaving in 2016, it has now rejoined
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News‘The tide has turned’ on fraudsters as the industry reacts to the latest ABI figures
Industry appears mostly encouraged by latest fraud figures, but still see a long journey ahead, while one questioned the return on investment
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NewsFCA clamps down on CMCs’ ‘unscrupulous’ false advertising
Martin Milliner of LV= says CMCs have gotten away with unscrupulous activities “for too long”
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NewsIrish drivers 'no longer need green cards' in no-deal Brexit
However, as it stands, UK drivers will still need them in Ireland
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NewsClose Brothers signs exclusive contract with Coversure
Close Brothers and Coversure agree long-term contract covering both personal and commercial lines
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NewsDavid Ross unveils plans to double the size of Ardonagh ‘in 3 years’
Ross believes that the business can double in size over the next 3-5 years ‘without breaking a sweat’
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AgendaDistribution model facing fundamental change, MGAA head warns brokers
MGAA chief executive Peter Staddon speaks to Insurance Times about brokers ‘screwing the system,’ capacity problems facing MGAs and how to attract new talent
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NewsZurich UK CEO focuses on ‘continued acceleration’ after profits soar
Zurich UK GI posts operating profit increase of 144%, with Tulsi Naidu seeing “3 years of hard work paying off”
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NewsBrolly launches new Hiscox-backed flexible contents product
Brolly founder and chief executive, Phoebe Hugh calls it “the most exciting insurance product launched for a long time”
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NewsFraudster sentenced after lying about losing partner’s engagement ring
The fraudster was caught sending a text to a friend, admitting his plan to exploit the insurer
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NewsOgden hits LV= but operating profit is up by half
£13m Ogden rate hit puts underwriting profit lower than last year but Steve Treloar hails six months of solid growth elsewhere
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FeaturesJailed claims handler defrauded employer for £390k to fund cocaine addiction
The handler has been jailed for two years and worked for a major insurer at its complex claims offices in Fenchurch Street
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NewsERS slips to unprofitable COR as it reshuffles exec team
ERS blames Ogden as combined operating ratio slips to over 100%
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NewsQuindell founder Rob Terry steps down from latest venture
Former Quindell founder Rob Terry steps down from latest role with OS3 Digital
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AgendaAllianz brings on 167 new broker clients in LV= merger as personal lines completes transition
The insurer announced a slight dip in commercial profitability, but attributed that to the LV= transition and outlined the plan for L&G
