All articles by Katie Scott – Page 35
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Ardonagh Group’s retail platform purchases Be Wiser assets
The move follows job losses at Be Wiser earlier this year
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IT Interview
Andy Yeoman: Data-led approach is ‘entirely non-optional’
Insurtech boss says brokers are ‘gearing up strongly’ around data and analytics to maintain ‘competitive advantage’
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Dog thefts pushing up pet insurance prices – Comparethemarket
The PCW found that policyholders living within the same part of the UK could be paying vastly different pet premiums
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Guy Carpenter appoints former Swiss Re director as MD and co-head of cyber
The newly created role demonstrates the broker’s ambition to strengthen its market position in this line of business
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Aston Lark makes second acquisition in Ireland
The firm has an ambition to become ‘Ireland’s leading independent insurance broker’
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Ardonagh and Beazley team up for new cross class follow capacity solution
Broker chief executive says the deal is an ‘endorsement’ of the firm’s ‘data-powered strategy’
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Davies Group to cut up to 11 jobs in Stoke-on-Trent office
A two-week consultation period is due to end this week
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Features
Briefing: Intangible asset underinsurance offers post-pandemic opportunity
The Covid-19 spotlight has illuminated the protection gap around intangible assets – this is a wake-up call the sector can’t ignore
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IT Interview
Warren Downey: Broker consolidation is ‘something of a concern’
SRG group chief exec says SMEs are ‘the lifeblood of the economy’ and that competition from startup brokers is ‘healthy’
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IT Interview
Ant Middle: Pandemic has been ‘fascinating period to take on leadership’
Chief executive says pride in the business has created momentum, while chief distribution officer applauds its bond with brokers
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Ticker appoints former Munich Re staffer as non-exec director
Chief exec confirms appointment at ‘exciting time’ for the insurtech
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Insurers have paid £600m in interim and final BI claims payments
Around 13,670 BI policyholders out of the 35,438 who have had claims accepted have received at least an interim payment
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IT Interview
Ageas 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 Interview
Woodgate 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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Compass and Broker Network’s virtual trading event sees £4m worth of deals completed
Facilitating broker and insurer networking despite the pandemic is vital as insurance is an industry that ‘thrives on relationships, thrives on connectivity and thrives on having meaningful engagement’, says networks and products managing director
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RAC Insurance establishes in-house insurance intermediary
The move ‘represents a material shift in our insurance strategy’ says RAC Insurance boss
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Features
Briefing: Covid, capacity and poor insurer service continues to pose problems for brokers
Recent research compiled by Insurance Times and Close Brothers Premium Finance reveals what major challenges brokers are watching right now
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Whiplash reform rules are ‘cumbersome’ and reflect ‘a big change coming’ – Sabre
The insurer’s chief executive further believes policyholders may not reap the expected premium discounts following the implementation of part one of the whiplash reforms this May
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Aston Lark buys motor trade specialist in ninth deal of 2021
The business aims to become ‘the broker of choice for every type of motor trader’, says group chief executive
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Saga’s full year results suffer due to ‘significant impact of Covid-19 on travel’
The company said travel insurance profitability reduced by £98.3m in the 12 months to 31 January 2021