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Claims

building safety

News

Building reinstatement costs up 3.8% over year

2025-08-08T10:00:00+01:00By George McDade

‘It’s clear that reinstatement costs remain on an upward trajectory,’ says industry expert

Claims

News Analysis

Is it the end of the road for motor referral fees?

2025-08-08T07:00:00+01:00By Sam Barker

The FCA has raised concerns that referral fees in the motor market can drive up the lifecycle and cost of claims – however, market participants are tight-lipped about next steps for this model

tree roots

News Analysis

Briefing: Climate risk places insurers on increasingly shaky ground

2025-08-07T09:00:00+01:00By Jon Guy

Although insurers remain wary of subsidence claim surges over the British summertime, certain types of subsidence claims could pose a reputational risk depending on their cause

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News

Covid and chronic illness claims drive overhaul of LMA profit commission clauses

2025-08-05T14:00:00+01:00By Harry McNeil

‘These new model clauses reduce the risk of claw-back payments, which can take years to sort out,’ says head of technical underwriting

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News

High five: Catch up on the biggest exclusive stories this week

2025-08-01T14:00:00+01:00By Insurance Times

Insurance Times rounds up the biggest exclusive stories from 28 July to 1 August 2025

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News Analysis

Mapped out: How data is helping insurers navigate risky postcodes

2025-07-31T07:00:00+01:00By Harry McNeil

Improved data models could prove vital in dismissing postcode generalisations and providing a more granular basis for underwriting

smoke alarm, fire

News

More than 10,000 fire damage claims invalidated due to lack of smoke alarm

2025-07-30T14:03:00+01:00By Katie Scott

Price comparison site estimates that policyholders may have missed out on £16.7m of claims payouts due to smoke alarm negligence

range rover

News

Land Rover thefts substantially decline as new model becomes the target

2025-07-30T10:00:00+01:00By Harriet Scott

’JLR deserve huge credit for security upgrades which are apparently highly effective in deterring the professional criminals who target new cars,’ says technical director of motor

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News

Insurers paid £1.6bn in property claims in Q2 2025

2025-07-29T11:00:00+01:00By Harry McNeil

‘Our latest figures emphasise the vital protection insurance continues to offer people and businesses,’ says head of general insurance policy

Sarah-Penny_Headshot

News

Gallagher Bassett appoints new leader for UK client services division

2025-07-29T09:25:00+01:00By Harriet Scott

’Equipped with a deep understanding of the key drivers behind a positive claims experience, I’m looking forward to highlighting those capabilities in Gallagher Bassett’s offering,’ says appointee

claims inflation

News Analysis

Is the industry’s handling of claims inflation damaging its reputation?

2025-07-29T07:00:00+01:00By Harriet Scott

‘If the industry does not adapt, we risk widening the gap between pricing assumptions and actual claims costs, which can erode trust with policyholders and limit commercial growth,’ says head of carrier and market relationships

mobilephonetheft

News

UK accounts for 40% of European phone theft claims

2025-07-29T06:00:00+01:00By George McDade

‘London is especially vulnerable and the UK now leads Europe in phone theft claims,’ says managing director

constructionsitetradecredit

News

June rise marks end of trade credit insurance claims falls

2025-07-28T14:00:00+01:00By George McDade

‘There’s no question that June’s rise in claims marks a shift in momentum’, says head of commercial

complaints (3)

News Analysis

Pet and travel insurance complaints rise amid regulatory scrutiny

2025-07-28T07:00:00+01:00By Matt Scott

In particular, claims journeys appear to be causing customer dissatisfaction, says market intelligence firm

demand capacity

News

Atec Group-owned MGA secures £120m of capacity in new deal

2025-07-25T06:00:00+01:00By Harriet Scott

’We had reached a tipping point with more demand for our products than we were able to meet. This additional capacity will take the shackles off,’ says chief underwriting officer

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News

High Court backs Bath Racecourse in landmark Covid BI ruling

2025-07-24T09:00:00+01:00By Harry McNeil

‘Businesses with multiple premises may have separate limits and sublimits of indemnity,’ says law firm partner

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News

One in four landlords switch insurers due to poor claims experience

2025-07-23T11:00:00+01:00By Harry McNeil

‘A single bad claim can completely erase a long-term price advantage,’ says chief executive

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News Analysis

Market responds to FCA clamp down on 'poor' practice in claims

2025-07-23T09:00:00+01:00By Harry McNeil

’Transparency in claims handling is paramount, fostering trust and demonstrating a genuine commitment to customer well-being,’ says head

bad service

News Analysis

Briefing: Is the insurance industry still underestimating the cost of poor service?

2025-07-23T08:00:00+01:00By Matt Scott

During softer market conditions, service becomes an even more important differentiator – but still too many firms are failing to focus on service as an important commercial USP

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News

FCA taking action against firms after finding evidence of ‘poor’ handling of insurance claims

2025-07-22T06:00:00+01:00By James Cowen

’Insurance provides peace of mind but people must be confident they can get a fair deal and be treated right when the worst happens,’ says deputy chief executive

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