All Suppliers articles – Page 8
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Sponsored ContentVeterinary inflation drives pet premium flux – Pearson Ham
Sponsored content: Stephen Kennedy, director at Pearson Ham, discusses the market changes having an impact on pet insurance pricing
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News AnalysisIn Focus: Underwriting is the lifeblood of MGAs, but claims service must not be ignored
’Most MGAs aren’t huge and haven’t really got the infrastructure to manage claims. They’re focused on underwriting, so partnering with TPAs is critical to not having to worry about managing claims,’ says underwriting development manager
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NewsConstruction sector is biggest borrower for funding premium payments – Premium Credit
’Credit plays a major role in funding vital insurance premiums across a wide range of sectors, as demonstrated by the ongoing growth in loans we have seen,’ says commercial officer
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News AnalysisBriefing: Is the AI hype cycle now approaching its ‘slope of enlightenment’?
A focus on the practical upside of AI technology from UK insurance firms seems to indicate that the level of maturity around the technology has increased
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Sponsored ContentClaims service is central to the consumer experience – Qlaims
David Williams, non-executive director and Consumer Duty champion at Qlaims, discusses the need for the insurance industry to recognise the vital importance of the claims experience to customers
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Sponsored ContentTackling fraudulent claims across the insurance industry – Gallagher Bassett
Sponsored content: Simon Hoskin, director of accident and health at Gallagher Bassett, explores how to combat fraudulent claims via verification processes
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News AnalysisTechTalk: When AI acts alone, who is to blame? Insurers confront the unthinkable
‘AI is beginning to have motivation of its own – that’s a different kind of risk,’ said senior law firm partner
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News AnalysisThe Big Question: What steps should UKGI take to inspire young people to embrace a career in insurance?
Senior leaders across the sector argue that insurance must be reimagined and rebranded for young people – not as a monolithic industry of admin and jargon, but as a dynamic, meaningful and diverse career landscape
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News AnalysisSector must take counter fraud messaging and education ‘to another level’
Much more work is needed to truly educate the public on the dangers of insurance fraud – and Fraud Charter attendees agreed that this had to be collaborative
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NewsBackchat: June 2025
Contributor makes councilman, Southgate selfie frenzy at 2025’s Biba Conference, professionals pass muster at terminology testing and cyclists collect for charity. What has the insurance industry been up to of late? You heard it here first…
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News AnalysisOpinion: ‘Audacious’ self-confidence is vital to progress D&I agendas
Female delegates at Biba’s 2025 conference united like never before at the trade body’s inaugural diversity and inclusion breakfast
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News AnalysisBriefing: Is the FCA finally getting serious about reducing the compliance burden?
The regulator appears to be listening to broker feedback as it hosts unique webinar to address industry concerns – but will proposed changes actually be implemented and have the desired impact?
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NewsFCA partnership creates ‘Supercharged Sandbox’ to accelerate industry’s AI innovation
’This collaboration will help those that want to test AI ideas, but who lack the capabilities to do so,’ says regulator
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NewsCoverage disputes must maintain ‘mutual respect’ to preserve commercial relationships
‘There is a day after the dispute – damaging the commercial relationship damages the business too,’ says law firm managing partner
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NewsGlobal investors still back the City – UK leads Europe in financial services investment
‘The strength and depth of the UK’s financial services sector continues to capture global investor confidence – particularly as they navigate challenging market conditions,’ says managing partner
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NewsFCA proposes further regulatory cuts for insurance sector
Insurance Times can exclusively reveal that the regulator is seeking opinions on cutting further regulatory returns for insurance firms
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NewsMotor and home insurance premium falls accelerated in May
‘Insurers appear to be adjusting rapidly to shifting claims dynamics and competitive pressure, which is now manifesting as more pronounced reductions across a broader range of customer segments,’ says director
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NewsInsurance Times partners with new brand FlarePeople to uncover pricing talent pain points
Underwriters and pricing professionals are encouraged to share their views on current talent attraction, development and retention challenges to inform new report and FlarePeople proposition
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News AnalysisBriefing: Maintaining competence is key in driving up standards of professionalism
The Chartered Insurance Institute’s executive director of strategy, advocacy and professional standards, Adam Harper, questions FCA proposals scrapping CPD requirements for insurance staff
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News AnalysisClaims handling the number one target for human led AI integration
Insurance industry professionals identified claims handling as the area ripest for automation, with many viewing human-AI partnerships as the key to blending efficiency and accuracy
