All Suppliers articles – Page 9
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News AnalysisSoftening market sees commercial premiums drop in all but one UK region
‘For brokers, a softening market entails an increased focus on rebroking to secure the best terms and a close examination of policy wordings to advise if cheaper [cover] fits the needs of clients,’ says director
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News AnalysisBriefing: ‘Climate breakdown’ puts pressure on insurers – but is timely, country-wide risk management achievable?
Popular naturalist tells Lloyd’s event that the UK is not feeling ‘enough pain’ to take suitable risk mitigation action against flooding
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News AnalysisIn Focus: How important is it for insurance to move beyond indemnity and into risk mitigation?
Although indemnifying policyholders following an insured event is the principal premise of insurance, insurers, brokers and MGAs alike are taking greater interest in risk mitigation and prevention strategies to help nip claims in the bud - but how prevalent is this trend and in what lines of business is it ...
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News AnalysisIn Focus: Concussion in sport – The legal test cases that could reshape liability risk
Three landmark test cases are shining a spotlight on sports related concussion – these could have far-reaching implications for liability insurers, governing bodies and the future handling of brain injury claims
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News AnalysisBriefing: Sector-wide PR facelift could contribute to futureproofing skills and talent
The Chartered Insurance Institute’s executive director of strategy, advocacy and professional standards flags important ways the body is seeking to change the narrative on talent challenges
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NewsBalancing technology and talent the key to embedding claims automation
The appetite for claims automation is strong, though views on implementation differ between business leaders and claims handlers
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NewsInsurers should consider Bitcoin’s role in investment portfolios – Cartwright
’Although Bitcoin may still feel unconventional to some, its characteristics as a finite, decentralised, high liquid asset with low correlation to traditional markets make it increasingly difficult to disregard,’ says head of corporate treasury
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NewsBiba 2025: Some firms will find FCA’s refocused approach ‘challenging’ to navigate
’That flexibility is beneficial, but there are challenges that come with it,’ says managing partner
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News AnalysisMansion impossible: Temporary HNW housing shortage tests industry agility
‘London boroughs, for example, are facing an emergency situation with soaring costs for temporary accommodation,’ says private clients account executive
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NewsBiba 2025: SSP Broker boss vows to ‘do better’ after last place eTrading score
‘It fuels my motivation to try and do better – great start, heck of a lot more to do,’ says software house managing director
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Sponsored ContentWhy the UK’s thriving tech sector must strengthen operational and cyber resilience – Cowbell
Claud Bilbao, regional vice-president of underwriting and distribution at Cowbell UK, explains the niche insurance support that can benefit the UK’s tech sector
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NewsBiba 2025: Trudgill welcomes FCA decision to simplify rules in keynote
’I know our members will look forward to this new era of regulation,’ says chief executive
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NewsBackchat: May 2025
Tech business hopes for new fundraising heights, loss adjusters share luxury lunch, news editor has his best day out and springtime collision claims give insurers – and deer – pause for thought. What has the insurance industry been up to of late? You heard it here first…
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NewsBiba 2025: Ardonagh Advisory officially rebrands
’Now’s the time to give that a cohesive and meaningful identity we can all stand behind and be proud of,’ says chief executive
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News AnalysisTechTalk: Capacity providers ‘more willing to experiment with insurtechs’ – but bar for collaboration is set high
Research findings indicate that insurers have appetite to back propositions from insurtech MGAs – however there are still clearly defined hoops these businesses must jump through if they want to secure the perfect partnership
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News AnalysisOpinion: FCA flexing trigger finger around section 166 driven enforcement
Consultancy’s freedom of information request reveals direct cost impact of section 166 reporting, providing further impetus for firms to get a handle on regulatory admin
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Sponsored ContentIt’s time to start taking complaints seriously – Pro I Solutions
Kyran O’Keeffe, head of sales and commercial operations at Pro I Solutions, discusses how complaints can be valuable chances to improve for insurance sector firms
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News AnalysisMusic equipment theft under the mic-roscope as claims severity escalates
‘The rise in microphone thefts is becoming prevalent due to the ease of sale on the dark web,’ says director
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NewsBrokers reveal priorities for 2025’s Biba Conference
Prior to the upcoming industry conference on 14 and 15 May, Insurance Times polled brokers on their top priorities for the event
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IT InterviewRichard Breavington: Exposure, appetite and uptake – the changing strategy of insurers in the cyber market
Cyber specialist and RPC partner talks cyber insurance, ransomware and how insurers are changing their strategies to get the most from the market
