All articles by Katie Scott – Page 44
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FeaturesBriefing: Pandemic evolution creates unanswered questions following Supreme Court ruling
Plus, the professional indemnity claim threat over brokers is ‘a big risk’
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NewsUK insurance market shows ‘divergence’ with London Market prospering while regions suffer
Business interruption will also remain a key risk for 2021, especially for insurers that have non-standard policy wordings, advises ratings agency
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News AnalysisBrokers ‘inundated’ following Supreme Court BI appeals ruling
Brokerbility’s executive chairman says ‘time is of the essence’ as brokers scramble to ‘calm nerves of both staff and clients’
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IT Interview‘We’re not interested in profit – we’re interested in building an asset’ says McCarron Coates
The Leeds-based commercial broker tells Insurance Times about its ‘old-fashioned’ approach to broking and why service quality is paramount
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FeaturesBusinesses set to shun D&O cover due to sky-high premiums
As the coronavirus pandemic puts directors’ and officers’ premiums into overdrive, Insurance Times takes a look at potential claims risks and trends in this section of the market
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NewsEsure confirms IT expert as non-executive director
The insurer believes the new hire ‘will bring a fresh perspective’
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IT Interview‘Personal relationships really matter in this industry’ – SRG’s Downey
SRG boss Warren Downey learned his trade from some of the best and brightest names within UK broking – he tells Insurance Times his story and route to leadership
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Newshandl Group buys brain injury rehabilitation firm
The firm’s chief executive believes the acquisition will make ‘a very valuable contribution’ to the overall business
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NewsSupreme Court BI ruling has produced ‘wordings lottery’ – Mactavish
The firm’s chief executive further believes that ‘the relationship between brokers and insurers requires robust and immediate regulatory action’
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NewsBetter technology in cars will not cause blanket claims inflation – Ageas
As more sophisticated technology becomes commonplace in cars, the cost of repair will fall in the long-term, predicts the insurer’s claims director
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News AnalysisSupreme Court decision is a ‘financial vaccine’ for struggling businesses
However, insurance premiums are likely to increase as ‘insurers seek to recoup some of their losses’
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NewsSupreme Court dismisses insurers’ appeals in BI test case ruling
Around 370,000 policyholders are expected to be impacted from the judgment
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NewsAviation sector should expect Covid impact on EL claims and hull policies – Weightmans
Legal expert outlines the claims exposures insurers in the aviation and aerospace market should expect to see this year
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NewsSpecialist Risk Group buys construction sector MGA
Chief executive Downey says ‘developing a market leading MGA capability is a central element of our strategy’ for 2021
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FeaturesBriefing: FCA reveals anxiety over firms’ financial resilience, but is its heart in the right place?
Despite unveiling a ‘stark’ financial picture of Covid-hit brokers and intermediaries, helping firms stay in business does not seem to be the regulator’s number one priority
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NewsWoodgate and Clark buys Manchester-based loss adjuster
The move is designed to fast-forward business growth says managing director Scarrett
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NewsMP urges FCA to investigate British Gas over fears home insurance customers won’t receive cover
Due to ongoing strike action by British Gas engineers, around 100,000 customers may not receive adequate home insurance
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NewsFCA is ‘front and centre’ of BI debate due to ‘interventionist approach’ – Weightmans
Friday’s Supreme Court ruling on business interruption policy wordings may also be used by the Financial Ombudsman Service, increasing the potential exposure for insurers
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IT InterviewCustomer engagement set to be boosted by greater use of digital and AI, says Ageas claims director
With the Covid-19 pandemic accelerating both customer and staff comfort in using digital communications and processes, insurer and customer engagement is expected to go up a notch in 2021, predicts UK claims boss
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NewsEthos Broking’s Finch buys HNW commercial broker in its first deal of 2021
The firm has made a total of 12 acquisitions since joining Ethos Broking in 2016
