All Issue archive articles – Page 23
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FeaturesWhat are the most profitable schemes and growth opportunities for brokers?
Although not tipped as the best performing scheme year-on-year, contractors all risks cover represents a ‘market opportunity for brokers’ as the UK exits lockdown
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IT InterviewIoT devices are driving cyber insurance evolution – CGI
Furthermore, insurers need to look to their own cyber security to mitigate data breach risks
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FeaturesIn Focus: Biba’s Steve White commends broking industry for its resilience
Biba’s chief executive discusses upcoming challenges for brokers ahead of the trade body’s annual conference
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FeaturesBoosting business through benchmarking insights
Identifying areas for improvement in claims has become a differentiator thanks to Covid-19 and the whiplash reforms
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News AnalysisTravel insurance sector faces capacity concerns post-pandemic
As the travel industry gears up to reopen post-lockdown, a spike in claims could impact insurance capacity
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News AnalysisGovernment must take leap of faith to mend ‘gaping hole’ in cover for live events
Industry figures beg the government to seriously consider state-backed insurance scheme as the commercial insurance market for events cancellation is ‘unlikely’ to mobilise until 2022
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IT InterviewAgeas to ‘double down’ on broker-led personal lines in new strategy
Chief executive explains how ‘there’s real opportunity’ for Ageas as it homes in on its ‘heartland business’ with brokers
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IT InterviewWoodgate and Clark to target organic growth after Quadra acquisition
The loss adjuster’s managing director believes there is room for growth in the mid-ranking loss adjusting arena
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IT InterviewAston Lark boss Peter Blanc on mission to ‘build best broker’ amid acquisition spree
With ten acquisitions completed this year and counting, Aston Lark boss Peter Blanc tells Insurance Times the motives behind the broker’s spending spree and how he envisions the business developing
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News AnalysisIndustry must take ownership of SMCR rules to embed successful culture change
Now that the March deadline for insurance intermediaries to implement SMCR has passed, senior leaders must set the ‘tone from the top’ and look to employee behaviour
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FeaturesOpinion: Root causes need to be wormed out if levy growth is to be stunted
Editor Katie Scott discusses brokers’ financial tight spot - escalating FSCS levy costs partnered with pandemic and Brexit uncertainty leaves many businesses between a rock and a hard place
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FeaturesIn Focus: New whiplash portal on the horizon – but are firms ready?
The countdown until the launch of the new Official Injury Claim portal has finally begun following February’s regulations – Insurance Times explores whether firms are operationally ready for the upcoming changes and what work is still left to do
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News AnalysisD&O demand set to soar as UK audit regime puts directors in the spotlight
Sweeping new reforms for Britain’s biggest businesses are set to place greater responsibility on directors and officers to ensure the accuracy of their firms’ financial reporting – or face harsh penalties
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FeaturesIn Focus: What unintended consequences could follow the implementation of the Official Injury Claim portal in May?
After a number of delays, the deadline for the new Official Injury Claim portal is looming, industry commentators explore whether the new portal will hit the mark, or fall short for claimants
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News AnalysisIndustry reacts to ‘far-reaching’ implications of FCA’s price walking remedies
Although the industry supports the aims of the FCA’s pricing review, there are unintended consequences that must be considered by the regulator and insurers alike
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IT InterviewStanding for re-election as Insurance Institute of Manchester's next president – Broadway’s Eleanor Moore
Broadway Insurance Broker’s director of private clients Eleanor Moore tells Insurance Times about her plans as she stands for re-election as president of the Insurance Institute of Manchester
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News AnalysisCovid-19 pandemic exacerbates fine art insurance’s hard market conditions
The art sector is heavily reliant on social contact, so the uncertainty of the coronavirus lockdowns have created added risks and challenges from pushing sales online
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FeaturesInsurers must revisit unclear policy wordings to ‘rebuild bridges with customers’
The FCA’s test case action brought ambiguous business interruption policy wordings to the fore, however the final judgment will very likely have ramifications across numerous lines of business. Insurance Times takes a closer look at the impact on insurers and brokers
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IT InterviewOne-stop-shop approach for HNW customers presents opportunities for brokers
Criterion’s operations director discusses a rising trend within the high net worth market, explaining how brokers can benefit through enhanced collaboration between business areas
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FeaturesOpinion: Test case opens industry’s eyes to depth of expectation gap
Editor Katie Scott believes the momentum around getting to grips with the expectation gap has escalated following the FCA’s test case result - insurance leaders are now preparing to tackle this head on for 2021
