All articles by Clare Ruel – Page 90
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NewsAston Lark buys Irish broker
Aston Lark has made four acquisitions this month – its latest purchase precedes a rebrand for its Irish division
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NewsSabre puts drop in GWP down to recurring lockdowns
The insurer believes that it is well positioned as lockdown unwinds
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NewsGovernment commits to working towards state-backed PI for surveyors
The lack of affordable and available professional indemnity insurance for surveyors has been identified as a barrier by the government
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News AnalysisTop women in insurtech weigh in on diversity and inclusion debate
Insurance Times speaks to some of the top women in insurtech in honour of International Women’s Day this month, spotlighting individual contributions to the sector as well as unpicking the value of having a diverse workforce
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NewsGoogle hires new managing director of insurance for North America
Former Deloitte partner, who has previously specialised in insurtech, joins Google - industry voices describe this as ’a very smart move’
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NewsWunelli co-founder joins IMS
The firm aims to expand beyond its core markets to become a global leader in connected vehicle data
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Features‘Unintended consequences’ of whiplash reforms inevitable says MoJ
At Insurance Times’s first Fraud Charter event of the year - held virtually - delegates debated the ins and outs of the new whiplash portal
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News AnalysisNo code technology – an untapped opportunity for the insurance sector?
No code technology could be an untapped opportunity for the insurance industry and the London market at a time when digitalisation is vital due to homeworking.
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NewsSports broker accused of denying group of Football League clubs business interruption payouts
The clubs allege that they have lost millions of pounds as fans have been kept off football grounds since June last year
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IT InterviewMarkel UK crowned three-time champion in five-star commercial lines report
Markel UK has received a five-star rating from brokers for three years running in Insurance Times’s Five Star Rating Report: Commercial Lines. The insurer shares the secrets of its success and explains why the pandemic was a key opportunity
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NewsGRP buys Leeds-based broker
The broker will be the fourth business to become part of GRP’s Yorkshire hub
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NewsLloyd’s of London to consult on Blueprint Two’s core data record
The new iteration is a major “milestone” for Lloyd’s, but it will continue to explore opportunities to improve placement, claims and settlement journeys
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NewsERS reveals $350m capital raise amid plans to branch into specialty reinsurance
The move will see Kevin Kelley join the senior management team at ERS
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NewsInsurtech UK recommends broadening entrepreneurs’ relief scope following Spring Budget announcement
The trade body for insurtechs has put forward a series of recommendations for research and development tax credits, as investment is vital to insurtechs. However, others believe the non-movement of this tax will benefit brokers
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NewsCovid-19 pandemic sees opportunistic fraud increase
At Insurance Time’s first Fraud Charter roundtable of the year, held virtually, delegates pointed out that opportunistic fraud has risen, for example via scams such as door knocking
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NewsCécile Fresneau to take helm of QBE’s insurance division
A replacement for Fresneau’s former position as UK executive director will be announced soon
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NewsZego becomes ‘first insurtech unicorn’ after raising $150m
The insurtech will use its latest funding to fast-track growth in commercial motor
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NewsDirect Insurance Group reveals multimillion pound IT investment
The group’s chief executive says digital transformation is a key strategic goal
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NewsHybrid working model is a ‘huge opportunity’ post-pandemic – Direct Line Group’s Penny James
Direct Line Group’s chief executive says she is proud of her staff managing the stresses of lockdown while serving customers throughout the pandemic
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NewsAverage home insurance premiums drop 1.2% despite accidental claims uptick
But London remains the most expensive region for home insurance
