All articles by Jon Guy – Page 7
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NewsProperty underinsurance worsening as insurers look to tackle shortfalls
’Clients need to be informed that market value and insured value can be two very different figures,’ says director
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IT InterviewLouise O’Shea: CFC Underwriting aims to make complex cover understandable
Growth is on the agenda as new group chief executive explores geographical and product opportunities
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NewsBiba 2024: Intermediaries must deliver clarity if they want to sell up
Broker M&A is complex and administrative discrepancies must be ironed out if deals are to complete, says partner
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NewsBiba 2024: Brokers urged to invest in data to transform client relationships
’It is about prioritising your customers’ needs and enhancing the process in which you interact with them,’ says head
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IT InterviewMike Reid: Sompo enters ‘growth mode’ with ‘a focus on the UK’
Despite being ‘a relatively young business in the UK’, the global insurer and its staff want ‘to be seen as experts in what we do’, says chief underwriting officer
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NewsBiba 2024: Aviva among firms to call for better communication in industry
’There needs to be better communication and clarity when it comes to underwriting,’ says chief executive
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NewsAon launches carbon capture and storage insurance product
’While challenges remain, this is a first-of-its-kind risk transfer solution,’ says business leader
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NewsMarsh launches facility for crypto-asset service providers
’Regulatory advancements such as MiCA enhance the credibility of the digital asset ecosystem,’ says leader
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NewsWTW enhances capacity for cyber facility
WTW has made the changes in response to client feedback
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NewsFlood Re raises levy as part of changes to evolve scheme
’These adjustments are essential for ensuring the scheme’s financial resilience,’ says chief executive
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News AnalysisBriefing: Neurodiversity first highlights why sector must be bolder on D&I progress
There is a rising recognition that neurodiverse staff can bring a different view and approach to the risks that the industry faces
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News AnalysisMike Keating: MGAs are 'part of the fabric of the industry'
The Managing General Agents Association’s (MGAA) chief executive says the organisation’s growing membership is increasing its broker driven business
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NewsMotor insurers hope for claims costs relief at upcoming law review
’It is to be hoped that the many levels of prudence baked into the last review are addressed as part of this review,’ says president
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News AnalysisBriefing: Brave faces all round as conference anticipates verdict on insurer service
Are insurers acknowledging that access to underwriters has been detrimentally affected by hybrid working? Will brokers hear a more positive news story on insurer service at Biba’s 2024 conference?
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NewsExtinction Rebellion among groups set to protest at Biba conference
’There will be dramatic performances to get across the message,’ says protester
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News£2.9m currently spent on gardens ending up in ditch due to flooding
’The research clearly shows there is a job to be done to educate people about their flood risk,’ says chief executive
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NewsIUA among organisations to slam FCA’s ‘name and shame’ plans
’Early disclosure of unverified facts and negative media coverage could create a prejudicial environment with guilt presumed,’ says director
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News AnalysisBriefing: Biba Conference likely to see technology top the agenda
As the UK government stands firm against IoT hacking threats, brokers must prepare for requests for new data and different questions from insurers adapting to accommodate emerging technology risks
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News AnalysisLondon looking positive but ‘this is no time for complacency’
Rating agency AM Best has raised its outlook on the London market insurance sector from stable to positive in what has been seen as another endorsement for EC3 and while there is much to support optimism, the nature of the market means that challenges remain
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NewsFCA dispels profits myth about Consumer Duty
’We wanted to set higher and clearer standards and want firms to put their clients first,’ says director
