All Issue archive articles
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News AnalysisBriefing: Data reform bill treads privacy fine line, but insurer opportunities ahead
New data access bill has the power to ’drive efficiency and economic benefits’, says head of analytics, claims and underwriting
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Sponsored ContentUKGI braces for winter amid global supply chain disruptions – Gallagher Bassett
As winter approaches, the UK insurance sector is preparing for a dual challenge – ongoing global supply chain interruptions and the impending impact of severe winter weather. Gordon Vater, managing director at GB Technical, provides an overview of the situation
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NewsBackchat: November 2024
A mummified cat, a third birthday, a golden retriever and a new video series on reinvention. What has the insurance industry been up to of late? You heard it here first…
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News AnalysisOpinion: ‘Industry’ versus ‘profession’ – are we selling ourselves short?
Editor Katie Scott digs into the differences between these two descriptors and explores which best defines insurance
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News AnalysisIn Focus: How can HNW insurance policies help manage risks related to high value or risky hobbies?
High net worth clientele often enjoy an array of hobbies that the average man on the street may not be able to afford – but how can individuals ensure they have appropriate cover to protect against pitfalls of a very particular hobby niche?
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IT InterviewGeorges de Macedo: Chief exec promotes five pillar plan to keep Covéa Insurance in the black
Covéa Group sends Frenchman across the Channel to spearhead British business because ‘the situation in the UK required some action’
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News AnalysisIn Focus: A gap in the HNW market for reputational cover?
As the reputational risks for high profile individuals increase, is the HNW insurance sector missing a trick?
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News AnalysisThe Big Question November 2024: What does UKGI hope will result from Labour’s motor insurance taskforce?
In October 2024, the newly elected Labour government established a motor insurance taskforce to ’crack down on spiralling costs’ – but what does UKGI anticipate will be the key actions arising from this body and will it have the desired impact on motor premiums?
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IT InterviewNik Ellis: Tech Champion prize celebrates ‘edgy’ firm that is not afraid of failure
Managing director says that to stay at the forefront of technology innovation and implementation, businesses must be ‘prepared to evolve’ and have ‘the nerve’ to try new things
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News AnalysisTechTalk: Market conditions keep insurtech investors cautious – but ‘green shoots’ may be ahead
’There’s a need for more action to be taken to encourage investment in technology and insurtech markets,’ says co-chair
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News AnalysisBriefing: Industry must pull together to tackle unsurprising record high broker stress
Heavy workloads, regulatory change and staff shortages are among the reasons why brokers remain so stressed and suffering from poor mental wellbeing, according to insurer research
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News AnalysisWhich are the most complained about insurers?
Market intelligence firm emphasises that ‘insurers need to do better to prevent complaints from happening’ as redress payments increase
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News AnalysisBriefing: A day in the life of an Ifed detective sergeant
Detective sergeant Oliver Gent lifts the bonnet on what it is like to work within the City of London Police’s Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department
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News AnalysisThe final frontier: Insuring the rise of space tourism
Although appetite for commercial space tourism is gaining more traction, a lack of historical data and uniform regulation leaves insurers interested in this line of business stalling
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News AnalysisIncubators help MGAs take their first steps
MGA incubator models are growing in popularity, especially as support from these firms can trim nine months from the regulatory approval process for startups
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News AnalysisBriefing: What career advice would you give to your younger self?
Reflecting on three defined career stages, opportunities abound in very different ways depending on a professional’s life stage
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Sponsored ContentAdapting motor insurance for the electric vehicle revolution – Gallagher Bassett
Gordon Vater, managing director of GB Technical Services, a division of claims and risk management business Gallagher Bassett, highlights the challenges and opportunities for forward looking motor insurers
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Sponsored ContentRTA linked medical reports face closer industry scrutiny – Carpenters Group
Kevin Perkins, technical lead and operations manager at law firm Carpenters Group, explains why medical reports within the Official Injury Claim portal are facing greater scrutiny as expert evidence is increasingly questioned
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Sponsored ContentEnhancing cyber preparedness for unpredictable risks – Dual UK
Scott Davies, a senior cyber underwriter at MGA Dual UK with 22 years of industry experience, shares his insight on how businesses can enhance their cyber preparedness to mitigate ever-evolving digital risks
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Sponsored ContentHow AI can transform broker service – Applied Systems Europe
Chris Kitchener, vice-president of product management at Applied Systems Europe, explains how the software house is expanding its artificial intelligence know-how to better support UK brokers
