All articles by Matt Scott – Page 11
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Octo breaks 2.5 million telematics customers barrier
Telematics provider says growth in the technology will continue as consumers drive it into the mainstream
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Whiplash panel consultation underway
Proposals include fixed fees for obtaining reports and a ban on financial interests in medico-legal companies
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Online onlyGoogle is a 'real threat' to the insurance industry
But insurers still have the upper hand regarding industry expertise
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Lancashire profits down 7%
Insurer reports a 15.4 percentage point increase to its combined operating ratio
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Online onlyThe Digital Insurer: Beginning of a 'very long story'
The insurer leaders’ panel at The Digital Insurer discussed the digitalisation of insurance, and what insurers need to do to survive in the digital era
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Digital Insurer survey: Industry has wrong mindset for digital age
But insurers are largely expected to thrive in a digitalised world
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Online onlyFraud rings dominate fraudulent motor claims - Keoghs
Organised fraud rings now account for more than a third of all claims investigated by the law firm
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Online onlyMotor claims volumes rise to pre-reform levels
The Jackson and Laspo reforms have only had a ‘minimal’ effect
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Aon's Case: Berkshire Hathaway sidecar was 'good for Lloyd's'
Chief executive says broker has already placed $1bn of premium through the arrangement
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Online onlyLaspo one-year-on: Have insurers gone too far with rate cuts?
Insurance Times analyses the movements in claims and premiums before and after the motor legal reforms came into force, and looks at whether insurers got their pricing strategies right
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Online onlyHave broker complaints risen or fallen over the last two years?
Insurance Times’ analysis of the latest FCA data looks at how brokers have performed in handling customer expectations
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Online onlyProfits exposed: Admiral, DLG and Esure - who is most reliant on reserves and add-ons?
Insurance Times analysis of profits at Admiral, Direct Line Group and Esure reveals a reliance on add-ons and reserve releases. But with these revenue streams making up such an important part of their business, are the profits seen for 2013 sustainable?
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Online onlyTowergate: Where are they now?
As the exodus at Towergate continues, Insurance Times takes a look at the top talent that has walked out the door at the broker and charts the paths their careers have taken after leaving
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MoJ portal fees could be set to increase
Any change to guideline hourly rates for claimant solicitors could lead to a review of the fixed recoverable fees for portal claims
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Online onlyPPOs are 'fundamentally changing general insurance companies'
Research by the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries reveals how periodic payment orders are becoming increasingly important, and looks at how investment strategies will have to change as a result
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Decision on increasing claimant solicitors' fees delayed
Anticipated increase to the fees claimant solicitors can recover could increase claims costs by as much as 20%
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Jackson reforms have not been as effective as expected
Confidence in the ability of the reforms to cut costs has dropped over the last 12 months
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Online onlyBriefing: Are insurers feeling the benefits of Laspo 12 months on?
As we approach one year since the motor legal reforms were introduced, Insurance Times takes a look at how they have influenced the market and whether insurers are starting to feel the benefits in their bottom line
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Court of Appeal: Zurich wins battle to overturn £108k credit hire claim
Other insurers could benefit after court rules claim for more than 10 times car value was excessive
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EL/PL portal sees dip in claims
New claims fall for only the second month since the portal was introduced
