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NewsPolicy Expert hits record policy sales in ‘best month ever’ August
The insurtech’s executive chair and chief executive says the results confirms the success of its approach to ’harnessing data and tech’
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NewsOptimisation is ‘the game in town’ rather than simple pricing – RSA
At Earnix’s mid-September conference in London, RSA’s chief underwriting officer discussed how fair value might be applied to the increased quantity of products in the market
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NewsUK businesses remain ‘in the dark’ about energy costs despite new government plans
Businesses will require additional support before they are ‘forced to close their doors’, says risk expert
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NewsABI responds to Merton Council leader comments in wake of Thornton Heath gas explosion
The trade association said it would continue to monitor any developments and reiterated that insurers would continue to do everything they can to assist impacted residents
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NewsInsurers must fulfil ‘moral obligation’ to Thornton Heath residents following major gas explosion
The leader of Merton Council says he will be writing to the government in response to home insurers refusing to pay out claims to impacted residents
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NewsEsure’s in-force policies dropped by 3.2% in H1 2022
Chief executive explains that 2021’s £21.3m profit dip has been funnelled into digital transformation work
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NewsInsureds facing higher renewal prices despite FCA’s price walking ban – Which?
The regulator previously stated that its rules against price walking should see consumers save £4.2bn, however
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AnalysisWhich firms are leading the way on customer experience?
Insurance DataLab takes a deep dive into the customer experience provided by personal lines insurers and brokers – which organisations have excelled across the analysis’ four service metrics?
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NewsFire claims soar to £1.2m due to UK heatwave – LV=GI
One specific case was caused by a mirror in a garden reflecting off the sun and subsequently setting a wheelie bin alight
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NewsDrought to cause mayhem for UK insurers
Insurers should brace for weather-related claims as temperatures soar and drought is officially declared across parts of England
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NewsAdmiral Group sees COR rise to 96.7% for H1 2022 as inflation squeezes profitability
The insurer is ‘happy’ with its progress during the first half of the year, against the ‘backdrop of a more turbulent cycle than usual’, says chief executive
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NewsTribunal reverses £17.9m Compare the Market anti-competition fine
Tribunal panel rules that prior Competition and Markets Authority decision was based on ‘no reliable evidence’
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NewsDirect Line Group sees profits tumble as ‘unique combination’ of factors impact market
The insurer has posted a loss ratio of 65.1% for H1 2022
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NewsPolicy Expert appoints new chief financial officer
The new hire succeeds Paul Gildersleeves, who was employed by the firm for more than 10 years
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NewsCost of living pressures push uptick in fraudulent property claims – Zurich UK
Fraudsters submitting bogus claims ‘drives up the cost of premiums for everyone’, says detective chief inspector
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NewsOndo pilots LeakBot project with 20,000 Admiral Platinum policyholders
The insurtech has evidence that the technology can ‘significantly reduce claims’ for its insurer partners
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NewsFlood Re reports £46m in GWP for 12 months to March 2022
The government-backed scheme hopes to build on the success of its ’Build Back Better’ initiative in the coming year
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Sponsored ContentRate increases must be expected as inflation bites – Pearson Ham
Stephen Kennedy, director of insurance pricing at Pearson Ham, explains recent pricing movements in the motor and home insurance markets
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NewsRising cost of living provides ‘opportunity’ for industry to tailor products – Guidewire Software
Ever increasing inflation is causing consumers to choose between putting food on the table or buying insurance - however, the industry is in a key position to adapt products to suit changing demands
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AnalysisProperty insurance falls to underwriting loss despite drop in claims
Insurance DataLab takes a deep dive into the UK’s property insurance sector, exploring market trends and pinpointing improving insurers
