All Issue archive articles – Page 9
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News AnalysisThe Big Question December 2022: What are the challenges and opportunities for insurance firms in 2023?
With the new year on the horizon, Insurance Times quizzes industry experts on what the insurance sector should watch out for in 2023
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IT InterviewDamian Glynn: The BI expert aiming to inspire the next generation of loss adjusters
Sedgwick’s director and head of financial risks tells Insurance Times why loss adjusting is so rewarding
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News AnalysisWhat will new regulations for appointed representatives mean for the industry?
The new AR regime is essentially ‘devolved regulation’, says managing director
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NewsUK government sets out final reform plan for Solvency II
The chancellor has confirmed that the risk margin for general insurance businesses will be lowered by 30%
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IT InterviewAndré Symes and Craig Olivier: Genasys’ 25-year journey from kitchen table concept to making ‘sure insurance is better’
The two co-chief executives of Genasys Technologies tell Insurance Times how the business has grown as it celebrates its 25th anniversary this year
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NewsBackchat November 2022
Editorial’s croquet skills, a passion for ballroom dancing and dressing up for charity. What has the insurance industry been up to of late? You heard it here first…
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News AnalysisOpinion: Insurers prepare for claims following winter hour rollback
Insurance firms grit their teeth as the darker winter weather heralds a likely increase in claims
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News AnalysisInsurers face service questions as broker disquiet increases
As the world emerges from the Covid-19 pandemic, there is growing concern among UK brokers about the service levels they are receiving from insurer partners
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News AnalysisIn Focus: MGAs are undoubtedly ‘the sexy side of insurance’ - but what is driving their increasing relevance?
The advantages that MGAs can provide to the insurance sector in a rapidly changing world could help the industry stay relevant
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News AnalysisTechTalk: Unpicking insurtech’s female underrepresentation problem
Industry commentators cite ’a representation problem’ in the insurtech market - but how has this come about and what can be done to redress the gender balance?
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News AnalysisBriefing: Not enough female founders and chief executives in insurtech
The insurance industry has a long way to go to improve the lack of females in insurtech c-suite and technology roles
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News AnalysisWill appetite for UK broker schemes dwindle amid ‘stark drop’ in possible commission earnings?
One line of business presents a silver lining, however, reporting a 10% growth in brokers’ commission earnings as a percentage of premium between April and October 2022
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News AnalysisThe Big Question November 2022: How can brokers navigate cost of living client conversations amid insurers’ inflation hit rates?
Insurers are having to increase rates as a result of inflation, but end customers may struggle to pay these prices due to the cost of living crisis. Insurance Times asks industry leaders how brokers can navigate these conversations
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News AnalysisMGA financials under the spotlight
Insurance DataLab reveals the preliminary findings of its 2022 MGA performance report exclusively in Insurance Times, rating the performance of MGAs based on their financial performance
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News AnalysisAre UK brokers using data analysis as the ‘main driver’ for personal lines cross-selling?
The cost of living crisis could be a catalyst to spur brokers to tap into data and cross-selling opportunities as end clients carefully consider their finances and insurance providers
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News AnalysisIn Focus: How can MGAs entice insurers to provide capacity amid challenging market conditions?
Three industry experts discuss how MGAs can make themselves as attractive as possible to capacity providers amid hard market indicators
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IT InterviewRobin Hoekstra: Outworx plans to double in size by 2025 by continuing to serve UK brokers
Although already expanding in its native South Africa, chief executive confirms that the outsourcing firm has plans to arrive in the UK next year to better support broker customers
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News AnalysisBrokers have ‘key role’ to unlock cyber cover options for SME market
Generalist, High Street and regional brokers must not ‘shy away’ from client conversations around cyber cover if penetration of this type of insurance is to improve
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IT InterviewNeil McCarthy: MPR Underwriting achieves five star success thanks to ‘the quality of our staff’
Describing employees as the firm’s ‘biggest asset’, MGA managing director confirms he is not a believer in the value of eTrading for certain financial lines business
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NewsInsurers welcome High Court decision in Stonegate Group Covid-linked BI case
The pub and restaurant business is planning to appeal aspects of the court’s decision, while insurers have called the judgment ‘a positive outcome’
