All articles by Clare Ruel – Page 117
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NewsCII says Boris testing positive for coronavirus reminder of challenges all businesses face ahead
Some businesses have faced collapse due to the UK being in lock down and plunging sales
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NewsGovernment support for self-employed hit by Covid-19 brings relief to insurers
The chancellor of exchequer’s new financial measures for the self-employed may come as a relief to some, but what about those that do not meet the eligibility criteria?
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NewsAgeas aims to boost claims response time using Tractable’s vehicle repair AI solution
The insurtechs solution has quickened the process of settling a claim that has traditionally been slow within the industry by using artificial intelligence
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NewsLaw firm fears detrimental impact of potential discount rate change in Northern Ireland
The personal injury discount rate in Northern Ireland currently stands at 2.5%
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NewsLloyd’s boss confident it can weather Covid-19 storm as it returns to profit
Its combined ratio saw an improvement of 2.4 percentage points
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NewsCoronavirus ‘social distancing’ measures hits gig economy as service demands rise
As the UK goes into lockdown to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus, the insurtech industry has responded to support gig economy workers
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NewsZurich broadens marine insurance platform roll-out
The platform was launched in selected markets last year but due to positive feedback it has been expanded
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NewsSenior level decisions amid Covid-19 could spark fresh class action
Marsh discussed some exclusions that may arise and legal issues during its briefing on the pandemic last week
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NewsWorking from home hard to implement for some businesses during Covid-19
In a briefing last week, Marsh also revealed the four areas that businesses should prioritise during this global outbreak including regular communication with staff
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NewsRent guarantee insurance products suspended due to Covid-19
The government has emergency legislation in place to prevent tennants that cannot meet their rent payments from being evicted
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NewsBiba 2020 conference cancelled due to covid-19
The general insurance intermediary organisation says it will work to make the Biba 2021 conference ”even better than before”
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NewsPharmacy insurer calling on motor industry to insure pharmacy delivery cars during Covid-19
The increase in demand is due a 12-week self-isolation measure put in place for the elderly and most vulnerable during this time
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IT InterviewCrawford’s Lisa Bartlett on taking the reins as president
Bartlett talks about taking over from Clive Nicholls and why she’s a passionate advocate of diversity
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NewsInsurers start pulling income protection due to Covid-19
However, policyholders that have been asked to self isolate by a medical professional may still be covered
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NewsZego to offer two weeks free cover to relieve pressure on gig economy
Policyholders will be able to claim two weeks of free cover when they renew
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NewsInsurtech steps in to ease financial burden on freelancers caused by Covid-19
It follows the increasing pressure put on freelancers during the coronavirus outbreak
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NewsiCAN signs four new sponsors in 2020 ‘Year of Action’
The multicultural network group has an overarching aim of supporting inclusion across insurance industry
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NewsLaura Ashley files for administration as coronavirus worsens plunging sales
In February, the retailer’s shares dropped by 41%
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NewsAdmiral and CGI collaborate on five-year rating services contract
The two have a relationship that spans 25 years
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NewsOpen GI outlines business plans during coronavirus outbreak
The firm will be practising social distancing and has released a set of precautionary measures to maintain business as usual
