Matt Scott
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News AnalysisBriefing: A bright future, or momentary relief for the motor market?
The impact of the nationwide lockdown earlier in the year is expected to help the UK motor market return to profit once again in 2021, but with underlying problems still dogging the market, this is only anticipated to offer temporary respite for motor insurers By insight editor Matt Scott
NewsMoody’s affirms Hyperion debt rating in wake of A-Plan deal
The ratings agency says the acquisition of A-Plan will “improve” Hyperion’s business profile
NewsRSA chairman Martin Scicluna to step down next year
The insurer has declined to comment on reports
NewsBriefing: How insurers can beat the recession
Covid-19 has hit the insurance industry just as hard as the 2008 global financial crisis. But with the global economy hit even harder this time around, insurers are setting themselves up for a quicker return to growth than many may anticipate By insight editor Matt Scott
NewsAllianz names Paul Evans as non-exec chairman
Evans will initially start in November as chairman elect, before taking over the role fully in April 2021
NewsHyperion receives long-term equity investment to boost M&A war chest
The equity investment from European investor Hg values the business at $5bn
News AnalysisArdonagh EBITDA up 30% as specialty business drives growth
Chief executive David Ross said the result was testament to the broker’s resilience in the face of Covid-19, aided by the group’s diversified portfolio
News AnalysisA-Plan deal a ‘stepping stone’ to further growth says David Howden
The near £700m deal is expected to create a £1bn broking giant once it completes, and with reinsurance and London specialties joining forces with a large regional presence, the newly formed business will have a number of strengths to bring to market
News AnalysisBriefing: Covid-19 set to drive up popularity of captives
The Covid-19 pandemic has accelerated an already emerging trend of corporates taking refuge in their own captives, and brokers will need to change the way they operate in response By insight editor Matt Scott
NewsWomen receiving greater discounts from telematics policies
New research from insurethebox revealed that its telematics data has shown women to be safer drivers, with young males 130% more likely to speed than women the same age
NewsLloyd’s taken off Fitch ratings watchlist
Fitch has now affirmed Lloyd’s AA- rating and removed them from the Ratings Watch Negative list, saying their rating is now stable
News AnalysisMCI completes management buy-out from underwriting platform Castel
Following the deal, MCI will be led by chief executive Philip Trafford
News AnalysisUniversities and colleges face increased cyber threat
The National Cyber Security Centre issued an alert to the sector after a spike in the number of ransomware attacks
News AnalysisBriefing: How covid has killed networking and what it means for (re)insurance
With the Covid-19 pandemic putting a stop to industry conferences and networking events, innovation and relationship management is taking a hit By insight editor Matt Scott
News AnalysisVulnerable customers on the rise post-Covid-19, but insurers and brokers can help with better credit options
New research from Consumer Intelligence, published exclusively by Insurance Times, reveals how vulnerable customers are being affected by the pandemic, as well as why this represents an opportunity for brokers and insurers to boost their brand’s reputation and their underlying business performance by offering better credit options for paying by ...
News AnalysisBriefing: Insurers need to prepare for the economic and social fallout from Covid-19
The coronavirus pandemic has created a new world for insurers to operate in, and it is one that is made up of new and increased risks. Insurers will need to adapt to this new risk landscape if they are going to thrive in the new normal By insights editor Matt ...
News AnalysisBrightside’s Derek Henry on the future of personal lines
The Covid-19 pandemic has created some big challenges for the insurance market, not least for those involved in the business interruption and event cancellation markets.
NewsSeopa and Freedom Brokers team up for van telematics
The new offering, named Freedom to Drive will feature on the Seopa price comparison site
NewsWhite Oak names Lisa Perry as chief underwriting officer
Perry will also lead the White Oak transportation team and manage her own portfolio of client business
News AnalysisBriefing: Why insurance is key to economic recovery post-Covid-19
Businesses have been hit hard by the pandemic, but support from insurance could help drive innovation and ignite economic growth By Matt Scott, insight editor at Insurance Times
