Commercial Lines articles – Page 68
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NewsInsurers have paid £968m in interim and final BI claims payments so far
The FCA calculates that 26,238 policyholders out of 41,666 who have had BI claims linked to the test case action accepted have received at least an interim payment so far
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NewsZurich believes it has been ‘been at the forefront’ of tackling BI claims backlog
UK chief exec adds that the insurer has yet to see the ‘benefits’ of the OIC portal coming through following its launch in May
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NewsWoodgate and Clark reveals mammoth surge in BI claims
The huge increase in cases has proven to be a ‘game changer’ for loss adjusting
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FeaturesBriefing: Commercial brokers ‘severely’ affected by FCA pricing reform, yet they are ‘not engaging’
Commercial lines brokers cannot afford to have their heads in the sand thinking the incoming FCA general insurance pricing reform will only impact personal lines brokers
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NewsAllianz Holdings’ 2021 half year results still showcasing Covid ‘ups and downs’
Chief exec compares fleet and pet insurance revenue figures to demonstrate pandemic impact
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NewsMarsh enters Amazon partnership to provide product liability insurance for online sellers
Amazon’s new digital insurance network aims to help the site’s sellers obtain quotes from reputable insurers
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NewsFewer motor claims drives strong H1 net result for Ageas
The insurer’s chief executive says there is a ’pressing need’ to recognise the market-wide pressures and uncertainty in the motor arena
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NewsZego advances data and technology stance by boosting engineering staff
More than one in three engineering leadership positions are occupied by women, including Zego’s chief technology officer
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NewsAllianz shows ‘continued determination’ to find ‘ways to trade successfully with brokers’
LV=GI boss adds that the ‘opportunities’ to work with brokers are ‘great’ as its intermediary channel grows by 150% in 2021’s H1
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NewsRight Choice Holdings completes Moorhouse Group buy
Moorhouse will become a sister company to Bennetts and Right Choice Insurance Brokers
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NewsAIG tightens cyber insurance limits as premiums climb
The insurer’s planned sale of its life and retirement business via an initial public offering is likely to happen in Q1 2022
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NewsIrish insurer expects Covid BI claim payments to hit €183m
The High Court in Ireland ruled against FBD in February
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NewsInsurance industry backs government’s live event reinsurance scheme in partnership with Lloyd’s
Several syndicates in the Lloyd’s market, including Arch, Beazley, Dale Underwriting, Hiscox and Munich Re, are supporting the initiative
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IT InterviewBronek Masojada: ‘Getting the basics right’ is how industry will boost reputation post-BI test case
Paying outstanding BI claims remains one of the chief exec’s ‘personal priorities’ this year, however chairman adds that ‘appropriate pandemic exclusion terms’ are now in place for Hiscox’s BI book
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NewsHiscox continues to take action on cyber products following ransomware surge
Human error is the ’biggest vulnerability’ when it comes to cyber attacks, says the insurer
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NewsCyber insurance ‘needs to evolve’ as it is ‘not the right product’ for the future – Hiscox
Incoming chief executive says the insurer is reaping the benefits of taking a more preventative stance
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NewsDirect Line’s profits return following pandemic-stricken motor market hit
Its gross income from car insurance premiums fell by 6.2% in the first half of 2021 due to fewer cars on the road, yet chief exec says the firm is ’entering the second half of the year with ambition and confidence’
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NewsFlock raises $17m to reinvent insurance for connected vehicles
The insurtech’s chief exec says ’commercial motor insurance is a $160bn market crying out for disruption’
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NewsCII exposes cyber risk knowledge gap
The lack of knowledge around cyber insurance could result in mis-selling and poor customer outcomes, according to the CII
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News AnalysisRansomware surge could see cyber become next Covid-related crisis
Cyber-linked business interruption cover ’should be viewed as vital’ as research confirms that 17% of UK businesses have experienced more cyber attacks since Covid-introduced homeworking measures
