All articles by Clare Ruel – Page 132
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NewsSabre half-year profits lower amid lagging claims inflation
The firm is on track for its full year results
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NewsContractors unable to get cover as construction insurance crisis spreads
Building inspectors have already been forced to cease trading and now contractors can’t get cover too
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NewsThe construction cover crisis: what we know so far and what next?
The construction market is caught up in a dilemma over Approved Inspectors who oversee projects now finding it increasingly difficult to actually get the insurance they need to operate, Insurance Times investigates
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NewsHow the rising cost of traditional building materials is impacting claims inflation and premiums
It was revealed recently by Ecclesiastical that the cost of traditional building materials is increasing, but could this have a knock-on effect on claims inflation? And what other factors might be at play?
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NewsPensions PI insurance crisis deepens as insurer stops accepting new clients
An uptick in pensions mis-selling has prompted many insurers to reconsider their position in the last few years
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NewsPIB scoops JLT senior figure as new chief risk officer
The new CRO will replace Jon Stanley, who has left PIB to pursue other interests
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NewsMarkel to further improve response time following four-star e-trade rating
Markel hopes that recent reorganisation will further help improve broker response times
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News‘Delivering Brexit and uniting the country’: What does Boris Johnson as PM mean for the insurance industry?
Boris Johnson has been described as a ‘consumer champion’ by some, so what will this mean for the insurance industry
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Online onlyWarning that ship seizures could “adversely impact” premiums
Insurance Times looks at how the recent ship seizures might affect premiums
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Online onlyBoris Johnson named new PM vowing to deliver Brexit
The UK has a new Prime Minister who will take helm tomorrow
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NewsAviva launches policy supporting people affected by gambling and pornography addiction
Alcohol abuse costs UK businesses £6.4bn per year in lost productivity according to research
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NewsBrexit decreasing M&A appetite, say insurance leaders
M&A remains a critical growth strategy but due to customers’ expectations evolving the industry must keep up
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NewsInflation-busting building material costs pressure heritage risks
The cost of building materials such as stone is making heritage repairs more expensive
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News‘Urgent reforms’ needed as construction sector enters insurance crisis
As one building control firm files for liquidation after failing to secure insurance, putting 12,000 building projects at risk, the industry warns urgent changes are needed to make the risk insurable
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NewsE-scooter accidents spark debate on making insurance compulsory
E-scooters are illegal to ride on public roads and pavements and insurance is not mandatory
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NewsDo smaller brokers need to specialise to survive?
Insurance Times looks at what brokers need to survive in the current market climate and whether they should be looking to specialise
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NewsConstruction firm enters liquidation as insurer pulls cover
Approved inspector applies for voluntary liquidation after being unable to source required cover it needs to operate
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NewsWhat effect will the Ogden Discount Rate increase have on premiums?
Will the Ogden Rate have a positive or negative effect on premiums, the industry debates both possibilities
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NewsFrom police constable to premium finance executive – Close Brothers’ Sharon Bishop
Chief executive highlights the importance of seeing things from the broker’s perspective
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NewsHome disruptor agrees “big data” partnership with insurtech WhenFresh
The insurtech brings together two billion data items for UK properties
