Story of the Day – Page 5
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News Analysis
UK insurance market over cyber ‘hurdle’
Brokers have been pivotal in the turn of the market but ‘much more work’ remains
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IT Interview
Baird and Richards: Consilium strategy ‘coming to fruition’
’There is also broader geographical distribution as well,’ says co-chief executive
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IT Interview
Q&A: Pen Underwriting talks helping its broker partners ‘win and retain business’
Nick Wright, chief business development officer at Pen Underwriting, talks to Insurance Times following the release of the Five Star Rating Report – MGA Market 2023/24
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Caroline Dunn: ‘Accelerated AI development’ and ‘sustainability’ will continue to be ‘key themes’ in 2024
’We are constantly challenging ourselves to enhance our processes, ensuring a focus on delivering value-added services,’ says chief underwriting officer
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CDL cements ESG strategy after green insurtech launches on platform
’CDL has long been committed to reducing its environmental footprint as part of our ESG strategy,’ says chief executive
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‘More work to be done’ to address looming DEI challenges for 2024 – Ican
’The increase in events focused on DEI, along with rising attendance at these functions, demonstrates a growing engagement among employees,’ says cofounder
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IT Interview
Personalised cover key for UK travel insurance customers – Cover Genius
Covid-19 was a catalyst for change in many lines, but travel insurance saw a major shift as UK consumers have become ’more savvy’
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Is the industry doing the ‘right thing’ when it comes to AI?
’It’s essential that, when incorporating AI, the industry does the right thing by thinking about AI from the consumer perspective,’ says head of marketing
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IT Interview
Colm Holmes: Brokers will see ‘fruits of our new strategy’
The Allianz chief executive talks exciting plans for the new year
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News Analysis
Jon Dye: Hiscox’s broker partners ‘absolutely front and centre’ to growth ambitions
The Hiscox UK chief executive speaks to Insurance Times about his journey into the role and his plans for the insurer
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Tim Smyth: ‘Very busy’ start to 2024 expected with more acquisitions in pipeline
’There are a number of opportunities that we are working on,’ says chief executive
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News
Edgeley calls for ‘closer collaboration between insurers and brokers on insurer service
For Edgeley, there is a need for closer collaboration between insurers and brokers to ensure efficient ’client service’
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News Analysis
MGA learnings for 2023 and missions for beyond
Three MGAs discuss broker relationships, HNW exits and a ‘steep learning curve’ in the professional indemnity market
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News Analysis
In Focus: How are insurers balancing the use of technology with the human element in fraud prevention?
Insurance Times asks industry experts how insurers are using advanced technologies and human experts to combat fraud
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IT Interview
Marion Jones: UK entertainment insurers facing pressures as Hollywood writers’ strike ends
Managing director warns of ’enormous fight’ over talent and ’fairly limited studio space’
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News Analysis
TechTalk: Reinsurance rate hikes hit insurtechs – but opportunities await
As reinsurance rates climb and more of the same predicted for 2024, it is becoming trickier for insurtechs to survive in the hard market, but with every negative comes a positive
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News Analysis
Achieving comprehensive approach to D&I across industry like ‘spinning plates’
’This is the culture at Zurich – creating a level playing field for all,’ says talent acquisition manager
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News Analysis
Why Aviva, Arch and Ageas were named insurers of the year
After being crowned as market-leading insurers at this year’s Insurance Times Awards, Insurance DataLab explores the figures behind the trio’s successes in 2023
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News Analysis
Revealed: Who won at the Insurance Times Awards 2023?
With gold, silver and bronze awards across 36 categories, the winners from last night’s Insurance Times Awards have now been revealed.
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IT Interview
Megan Bingham-Walker: ‘Insurance on the agenda’ for retailers as festive season parcel piracy ramps up
There is a fraudulent trend emerging around parcel theft that could spur new products in the insurance industry, says chief executive