All Suppliers articles – Page 134
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NewsInsurers must change their approach to fraud post-whiplash reform - Kennedys
Despite the reforms’ intention of reducing fraud, law firm partner believes the threat of fraudulent claims will remain the same after 31 May
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News AnalysisNo code technology – an untapped opportunity for the insurance sector?
No code technology could be an untapped opportunity for the insurance industry and the London market at a time when digitalisation is vital due to homeworking.
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NewsInsurtech UK recommends broadening entrepreneurs’ relief scope following Spring Budget announcement
The trade body for insurtechs has put forward a series of recommendations for research and development tax credits, as investment is vital to insurtechs. However, others believe the non-movement of this tax will benefit brokers
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NewsZego becomes ‘first insurtech unicorn’ after raising $150m
The insurtech will use its latest funding to fast-track growth in commercial motor
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NewsAverage home insurance premiums drop 1.2% despite accidental claims uptick
But London remains the most expensive region for home insurance
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NewsDirect Line Group gunning to be the ‘insurance company of the future’
In a live video stream this morning with journalists, Direct Line Group’s chief executive Penny James said the insurer hopes to support customers across their entire insurance lifecycle via a fully digital ecosystem
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NewsPaying cyber ransom threats is to ensure customer survival says expert panel
Although a ‘contentious area’, industry leaders said cyber insurers that pay customers’ ransom payments are simply aiming to make ‘sure our customers survive after a particularly unpleasant incident’
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FeaturesBriefing: Will cyber insurance be the casualty of the next ‘black swan’ event?
The issues surrounding business interruption cover linked to pandemic-caused claims hit insurers and hit them hard. It’s only natural, therefore, to want to look ahead to other products that may follow the same trajectory if another black swan event arises - and cyber insurance has “certain parallels” according to the ...
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NewsInsurance industry backs unchanged IPT amid Spring Budget 2021 – but should it be cut completely?
IPT remains unchanged in the Spring Budget 2021, although the insurance industry largely welcomed this, some have raised concerns that costs are being passed on to policyholders
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FeaturesIn Focus: What challenges will insurtechs face in 2021?
Last year rocked the insurtech industry, as it did the whole insurance sector, due to the Covid-19 pandemic. But what does 2021 hold for this part of the market and what challenges will need to be addressed? Industry experts share their perspectives…
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NewsCII flags four areas of reputation risk for brokers
The trade body’s Society of Insurance Broking says that ‘improving the reputation of the insurance sector is a key priority’ if professionals want to boost customer trust in the sector
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NewsJacqueline McNamee’s insurtech MGA plans rapid expansion
The insurtech MGA’s chief executive McNamee says the firm is in a ‘strong position’ to drive exponential growth
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NewsAllianz could gain a competitive advantage via insurtech partner’s instant claims strategy
GlobalData believes that targeting immediate claims payouts is a ’good strategy’ from Allianz
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NewsData enrichment impact in insurance must be thought about ‘critically’ – FOIL
Speaking at a recent Forum of Insurance Lawyers’ (FOIL) webinar, Duncan Minty founder of Ethics and Insurance discusses the risks around data enrichment
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News‘Every building should have a safety logbook’ – Building Safety Register’s Matt Hodges-Long
In a recent webinar, the Building Safety Register’s co-founder discusses why every building should have a safety logbook and how it might help the insurance industry manage risk four years on from Grenfell
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Newsiprism unveils product for unoccupied properties
Brokers expect an increase in unoccupied commercial properties as a result of economic disruption
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NewsInsurtech UK calls for end to VAT regime for insurtechs ahead of Spring Budget 2021
The trade body discusses the challenges that insurance premium tax causes the insurtech sector in the run up to the topic potentially being debated later this week on 3 March
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News AnalysisReform ban on pre-medical offers could lead to arrangements that aren’t ‘in the spirit of the rules’
As the government confirms that pre-medical offers will not be allowed for whiplash injuries after 31 May, Insurance Times explores how insurers may seek to circumvent this
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FeaturesIn Focus: ‘Enabler’ insurtechs will provide digital skill set to steer insurers out of pandemic – Sønr
Insurtechs offer a ‘great opportunity’ to assist large corporate insurers in making a ‘digital shift’ says Sønr chief executive
