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Briefing: Current risk climate must not push global warming down insurers’ risk agenda
The UK government cannot always put its money where its mouth is, so politicians may lean on the insurance sector to support mitigating more extreme UK weather, dangling the carrot of lower cost claims
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Avoiding falling short on EV customer expectations – Europcar
James Roberts, head of insurance sales at Europcar, discusses the rise in expectation around replacement vehicles
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Climate protesters occupy commercial insurer’s office lobby
Protesters refused to leave for several hours
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FCA and PRA confirm ‘no plans’ to take regulatory D&I proposals further
The FCA and PRA initially consulted on proposed rules and expectations around diversity and inclusion for regulated firms in September 2023
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Briefing: Is neurodiversity being celebrated in insurance?
There is still a reluctance from employers to seek to understand the benefits a neurodiverse member of staff can bring to the table
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Rooftop risks – how is the insurance sector tackling the proliferation of solar panels?
’Solar panels, while a valuable renewable energy source, present a number of risks that homeowners and insurers need to consider,’ says head of product
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UK government’s housing expansion plans has industry nervous for flood risk impact
Recent storms coupled with the Labour government’s plan to build 1.5 million homes by the next parliament – a target set by prime minister Keir Starmer in October 2023 – gives the insurance industry pause for thought around balancing flood risk management, property insurance and demand for housing
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Briefing: Continued flood risk brings possible property protection gap to the forefront
A new protection gap between insured and uninsured property losses, driven by flooding in the UK, means it is more important than ever for brokers to be proactive when supporting clients
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Briefing: Soaring EV sales spark new underwriting concerns over fire risks
Electrified vehicles now represent a 7.7% share of the UK’s used car market, which could impact the severity of lithium-ion battery risks insurers are grappling with
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Flood Re urges government to invest £1bn annually in flood defences
’We must continue to mitigate the damage caused by flooding to ensure the insurance market has the ability to provide affordable cover to those at risk,’ says director of communications and transition
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Howden launches new renewable energy quote and bind platform backed by Aviva
The platform will provide ’clients with a competitive and streamlined approach to securing construction and operational insurances for their renewable energy assets’, says broker
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Can younger employees unlock industry innovation?
More experience staff might be ‘set in their ways’, while younger hires typically approach new roles with ‘an open mind’, therefore spearheading innovation, says insurtech chief executive
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Briefing: The great hybrid working debate – has flexible work models made service ‘non-existent’?
Broker managing director believes ‘hybrid models do not work’ as they have driven a ‘lack of service and output’
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Insurance as a catalyst for energy efficiency in the built environment – Dual UK
Rob Best, managing director of climate risk and resilience at Dual UK, unpicks how and why built environment-based businesses should embrace retrofitting to improve energy efficiency
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Extinction Rebellion warns insurers of ‘ecocide' legal action and continued disruption over fossil fuel ties
’It’s too late for incremental industry shifts or policy tweaks to dial down the focus and intensity of protests,’ says spokesperson
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Midlands flooding impacts over 7,000 buildings – ICEYE
’The ICEYE team is actively monitoring the Midlands and is focusing on the most affected areas,’ says statement
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Axa UK and Ireland announces new c-suite appointment
’I’m looking forward to contributing to the company’s ongoing journey of growth and innovation,’ says new appointee
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Extinction Rebellion occupy office of Top 50 broker in latest protest
It comes after a campaign group warned of more insurance-related protests in 2025
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Climate protesters list 2025 demands to insurance industry
’More people are outraged as insurers leave them unprotected when disasters strike,’ says European co-coordinator
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Climate activists issue protest threat to hold insurers ‘accountable’ in 2025
If insurers ’refuse to stop supporting the expansion of fossil fuels’, protesters will ’hold them accountable’, says European co-coordinator
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