News Analysis – Page 14
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News AnalysisZurich UK promises brokers direct interaction with underwriters rather than ‘a robot’
Head of SME trading says insurer’s ’SME underwriters are empowered to make underwriting decisions in the moment’
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News AnalysiseTrading forms a ‘totally critical’ part of RSA’s market ambitions
’This is really the start of our journey. We’ve now got a solid foundation to really kick on from and improve,’ says commercial lines director
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IT InterviewTara Foley: Axa UK and Ireland strives to be the ‘go-to place for talent in the industry’
Alongside a focus on organic growth and technology, the insurer’s medium-term strategy sees it bid to become a ‘destination workplace’
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News AnalysisWeathering the storm – how insurance is combating climate change risks
’We’re having increasing adverse weather events and it is undeniably off the back of climate change,’ says insurer’s chief executive
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News AnalysisBriefing: Insurers still seeking key to unlock cyber opportunities
While the risks continue to rise, the ability of brokers and insurers to grow the market in key areas remains an uphill battle
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IT InterviewRichard Coleman: Ecclesiastical’s charitable focus creates ‘amazing story’ for broker partners
The insurer’s ‘hugely attractive’ charitable purpose has additionally supported recruitment, says UK managing director
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News AnalysisBriefing: Ifed adopts a partnership approach to moped crash for cash scams
Detective inspector Marek Coghill of the City of London Police’s Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department outlines how the unit is seeking to disrupt moped linked staged collisions
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News AnalysisTechTalk: Brain drain hits claims sector – but will AI hamper the hiring of new talent?
With artificial intelligence doing tasks typically assigned to entry level starters, how is this impacting career routes and talent in claims? Insurance Times explores the issue…
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News AnalysisDoes premium finance need fixing?
Are premium finance products fighting underinsurance or providing ‘pain’ for ‘customers who are the least financially resilient’? Insurance Times takes a closer look…
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News AnalysisThe Big Question: How would you describe Blueprint Two’s progress so far and is it on track to support the market efficiently?
Insurance Times asks experts about the progress of Blueprint Two and whether the digital transformation programme will be effective
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News AnalysisSecuring younger staff: How is the insurance sector seeking to change its age profile?
Graduate schemes cannot be the only talent attraction tool in insurance firms’ arsenal if they wish to change the age profile of the industry
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News AnalysisBriefing: Brokers and MGAs will vote with their feet if insurers continue to fail on claims service
Poor claims service must be rectified to avoid doing serious damage to the insurance industry, as policy T&Cs and premiums still lag behind prominent claims trend findings
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IT InterviewDuncan Pritchard: MGA model’s power allows for a ‘nimble’ response
’Covid gave MGAs an opportunity to showcase themselves,’ says founder and managing director
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News AnalysisBriefing: Summer set for a season of hot topics
Are insurers set to be viewed as those big businesses who have had it too good for too long?
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News AnalysisData is the key for driving autonomous vehicle launch on UK roads
Industry commentators agree that there are still a number of question marks to be addressed before the insurance of self-driving cars can become a reality
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IT InterviewQ&A: Delegated claims admin teams help alleviate regulation and inflation pressures
Richard Fleming, technical claims controller at loss adjusting business Woodgate and Clark, talks through the role and key focuses of delegated claims administration teams
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IT InterviewTara Foley: Consumer Duty is ‘not a one and done’ regulation
Insurer chief executive says the implementation of the new rules has ‘required significant effort and focus’
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News AnalysisIn Focus: Industry responds to Labour’s promises on car insurance
As the Labour party vows to tackle ’out of control’ premiums, industry experts respond to politicians’ pledges
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IT InterviewEddie Longworth: Claims Champion award has boosted momentum around AI code of conduct
Award winner ‘overwhelmed’ by victory, thanking ‘large team of volunteers’ who contributed to project that helped secure the recognition
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News AnalysisBriefing: Time for the industry to sink or swim around flood risks
Flood-related claims are on the up, heavily influenced by climate change and the uptick in named storms – the insurance industry must take a proactive stance on this risk to avoid drowning in high claims volumes
