All articles by Clare Ruel – Page 91
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NewsGeneral insurance market faces ‘fundamental changes’ – EY’s Tony Sault
Tony Sault, EY’s head of general insurance, tells Insurance Times what challenges the insurance industry might face over the next few years following the fallout from the pandemic, the Supreme Court business interruption case and the FCA’s pricing review
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NewsGRP buys Ipswich-based broker
The broker will remain as a standalone business, but hopes to now target substantial growth as part of GRP
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NewsAviva to exit Turkey
The transaction is expected to complete this year, but is subject to closing conditions and regulatory approval
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NewsCommercial insurance pricing up by 44% in UK – Marsh
Global commercial insurance pricing was also up by 22% in Q4 2020
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NewsFCA issues new guidance for the treatment of vulnerable customers
The regulator has put forward this guidance to generate consistency in the treatment of vulnerable customers
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NewsAviva approves €3.2bn sale of its French business
Aviva’s capital and liquidity has been strengthened with an increase in excess capital of around £2.1bn
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NewsGovernment’s plan to reverse EU Vnuk law – risky or ‘positive development’ for insurance?
With the UK government planning to scrap the Vnuk law, what does this mean for the insurance industry’s plans to cover micromobility, such as e-scooters? Insurance Times finds out
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NewsData holds a ‘huge opportunity’ for the insurance industry – FOIL
Speaking at a recent Forum of Insurance Lawyers’ (FOIL) webinar, Allianz’s Chris Wyard discusses the pros and cons of decision trees
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NewsPremium Credit to offer payment options for supplementary FSCS levy
Insurance firms typically have 30 days to pay up on supplementary levy charges
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NewsAston Lark reveals two new acquisitions
The two acquisitions bring 30,000 policyholders into the Aston Lark Group and over £50m in annual premiums
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NewsTechnology will continue to drive M&A – Clyde and Co
The law firm says that technology will continue to be a key feature of deals in the coming year
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NewsRock Insurance Group reveals new underwriting agency
The underwriting agency looks forward to building successful broker partnerships
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NewsM&A set to soar in 2021 – Clyde and Co
In the law firm’s report released yesterday, it revealed that dealmakers’ appetites have returned after the hit of the pandemic
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NewsGRP inks deal to buy Marsh’s UK Networks business
On completion of the deal, a single brand proposition will be launched called Hedron
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NewsCGI Insurance completes rebrand as Partners&
Partners& chief executive says CGI was the ‘perfect fit’
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NewsUnderwriting training simulator created for Hiscox
There is a shortage of skilled underwriters in the sector, according to Hiscox - the simulator will address the skills gap
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NewsConsumers still ‘cautious and sceptical’ over how insurers use data – FOIL
Speaking at a Forum of Insurance Lawyers’ (FOIL) webinar last week, Duncan Minty, founder of Ethics and Insurance, says that if insurance intends on being successful with innovation, it needs to close the trust gap with consumers
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News AnalysisCovid-driven digital shift opens door of opportunity for new brokers
The Covid-19 pandemic has fast-tracked the use of digital solutions in broking. Insurance Times explores how digital shifts during the pandemic has opened up the market for new broker opportunities
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NewsAviva reportedly in talks to sell its operations amid Italy sale
The insurer confirmed that it was “exploring options”
