All articles by Katie Scott – Page 2
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IT InterviewMartin Schultheiss: Uinsure actions ‘really high growth strategy’ following PE investment
A ‘suits and trainers’ organisational culture that embraces the ‘right talent’ is the ‘magic sauce’ underpinning insurtech’s comprehensive growth strategy, says group managing director
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NewsZurich evolves net zero plan to better support global economy’s transition journey
The insurer’s four pillar road map includes insurance-related targets that will see the firm engage with heavy emission customers to support net zero transitions
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News AnalysisOpinion: Are the days of generalist UKGI firms numbered?
Editor Katie Scott discusses the overarching structure of the UKGI market, commenting on the continued industry-wide drive to be increasingly ‘more specialist’
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NewsHiscox’s Dye sidesteps takeover talk by emphasising insurer’s ‘brilliant organic growth story’
The specialist insurer was the subject of acquisition speculation in July 2024
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NewsLloyd’s reports ‘best interim result since 2007’ for 2024’s H1 with COR of 83.7%
Chief executive attributes balance sheet growth to ‘disciplined underwriting, smart organic growth and real strength in the Lloyd’s balance sheet’
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NewsHiscox’s London market arm targets ‘underwriting discipline’ to ‘grow profitably’ amid ‘microcycles’
Insurer’s chief underwriting officer expects second half growth for this area of the business after experiencing insurance contract written premium dip in 2024’s H1
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News AnalysisBriefing: Schools, charities and public sector sees ‘more frequent’ cyber attacks in 2024
Cyber criminals seeking personal data phishing and ransomware opportunities are looking at tightly resourced schools, charities and public sector firms as targets
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IT InterviewJason Storah: Insurance must be ‘more deliberate’ in ‘attracting and fostering talent’
Aviva seeks to collaborate with brokers on ‘really valuable’ talent attraction, alongside continuing to invest in measures designed to bolster brokers’ businesses and cement working partnerships
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News Analysis‘Calmer waters’ for reinsurance in 2024 signals innovation opportunity
However, no new startups appear to be taking advantage of ‘gradual softening’ market conditions and some reinsurers are described by primary firms as ‘opportunistic’ in their bid for growth
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NewsAviva will ‘focus on long-term, consistent, stable pricing’ rather than ‘chase short-term blips’
Despite acknowledging that home insurance needs ‘more rate’, insurer’s UKGI boss plans to ‘maintain pricing discipline’ and avoid reacting to ‘short-term choppiness’ in rate movements
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News AnalysisBriefing: Rampant regulation poses threat to D&O claim volume
Brokers must support company directors to ensure they are not ‘left to their own devices’ around incoming regulation, as implementation uncertainty can cause D&O claims
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NewsAviva spies ‘accretive growth opportunities’ through ‘dual stamp authority’ approach with Probitas
UKGI chief executive says the insurer is ‘more excited’ about its latest purchase now than it was when the acquisition was first announced in March 2024
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News AnalysisUptick in fraudulent tinnitus claims is ‘an inherent, major issue’ for motor insurers
With tinnitus injuries attracting anything up to £90,000 in claim payouts, squashing fraud in this area is vitally important in protecting both policyholder and insurer purse strings
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IT InterviewJo Musselle: Hiscox targets ‘new distribution deals’ with brokers as part of ‘omnichannel’ strategy
Market-wide appetite ‘to trade more in a digital way’ sees insurer commit to roll out high net worth proposition on eTrade extranet by year-end, says chief underwriting officer
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NewsAllianz UK reports discounted COR of 94.6% for 2024’s H1
Amid year-on-year operating profit growth of 55%, chief executive promises ‘much more is yet to come’ from the insurer
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NewsAllianz SE expands share buy-back volume to €1.5bn for 2024
So far in 2024, the insurer has bought 3,791,467 shares through share buy-back schemes
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NewsIndustry-wide golf day strives to raise £15,000 for cancer charities
Around 84 golfers from brokers and insurers will take on 18 hole golf course in fundraising bid that seeks ‘to give something back to UK charities’
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NewsDifferences in how FOS and insurers treat coverage disputes causing industry ‘irritation’
The compensation service prefers to review cases through a non-disclosure lens, rather than consider average clauses, says law firm partner
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IT InterviewSarah Willoughby: Ecclesiastical ‘on track’ to achieve art and private client growth target
An important driver in delivering consistent year-on-year gross written premium growth is providing quality service and education opportunities for brokers, says art and private client business director
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News‘Pricing is under pressure’ for cyber cover as SME demand grows – Swiss Re
Reinsurer’s UK and Ireland chief executive believes a public-private partnership focused on cyber cover would be ‘beneficial’ for insurance industry – especially to mitigate possible risk aggregation
