News Analysis – Page 27
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IT InterviewMelissa Collett: ‘We want to be the voice of the UK insurtech community’
’We need to get the message out that insurtech is a super important market and not just a subset of fintech,’ says new chief executive
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IT InterviewMark Lomas: Transforming Lloyd’s of London with a symphony of diversity and inclusion
’We’re looking at diversity and inclusion holistically across our geographies,’ says head of culture
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News AnalysisBriefing: Could R&D tax credit error and fraud be the next PPI scandal?
R&D tax relief is supposed to help insurtechs, startup brokers and SMEs claw back costs invested in innovation, but this initiative has been ’abused’ to some extent
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News AnalysisThe ‘determining factor’ that will make consumers ‘stay or quit’ an insurer
’The service expectation of customers today is increasing,’ says chief executive
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News AnalysisSME brokers grapple with ESG strategies in collaborative effort with insurers
’It may be possible to achieve alignment relatively easily by having a discussion about what ESG means and how it is relevant to the firm,’ says associate broker
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News AnalysisInsurance sector responds as RAAC crisis continues
‘It is really important that schools discuss any construction work with insurers to understand any implications,’ says principal risk management surveyor
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News AnalysisBriefing: Are motor insurers ready to focus investment on electric power?
New research shows that ownership of electric vehicles is on the rise, but can insurers can keep pace with the change?
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News AnalysisOpinion: With great power, comes great responsibility
The insurance sector must accept a responsibility to stay out of political decisions, argues Yiannis Kotoulas
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News AnalysisCould the debanking scandal cross over into insurance?
The FCA said that it ’would not consider it appropriate to cancel a policy purely on the basis of a policyholder’s views’
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News AnalysisBriefing: All change at DLG, but can the insurer recapture stability?
Direct Line Group has seen its fair share of headlines of late, but does this mean the insurer is moving forward?
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IT InterviewAndy Moss: Bringing together the ‘little nuggets of information dotted around’ for underwriters
Battling submissions is one of the pain points for underwriters but artificial intelligence could be of service
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News AnalysisIndustry’s reckoning over inclusive policies presents an opportunity for progress
Equity’s programmes have ”helped connect new joiners, develop and advance experienced hires and expand the reach of insurance into new areas,” says Lloyd’s chair
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News AnalysisBriefing: Insurance might not be Hollywood, but it still offers exciting career prospects
Actuary: The Movie might not have as much appeal as The Wolf of Wall Street or The Social Network when it comes to box office hits, but a career in insurance can certainly still be exciting
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News AnalysisWhat is the most profitable line in UKGI?
Insurance DataLab analyses the top performing business lines in UK general insurance, exclusively for Insurance Times.
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News AnalysisLack of windscreen recalibration creates potential risk for road users – Auto Windscreens
The Markerstudy-owned firm has opened discussions with the UK government to improve safety on the roads using its recalibration technology
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News AnalysisBriefing: M&A opportunities exist for those mid-market firms willing to align on culture
Firms of middling size in the broker market can take advantage of M&A deals that the bigger players may ignore, says Stuart Reid
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News AnalysisInsurance firms ‘pivot’ towards front-facing and operational technology
’As firms strategise for 2023 and beyond, the integration of technology and the addressing of skill gaps will likely be at the forefront of their agendas,’ says chief executive
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News AnalysisBriefing: Insurers hope reinsurers do not break the bank in Monte Carlo
Behind the glamorous location, the view of many heading to the event is that this year it will be a case of the two c’s – climate and cyber
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News AnalysisIs regional growth a double-edged sword for the London market?
’There is a “massive opportunity’ for collaboration between regional hubs and the London market, says head of M&A
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News AnalysisHow are insurers preparing for potential cost shocks of upcoming reinsurance renewals?
With 1 January 2023 renewals representing the most difficult cycle in decades, how are reinsurance buyers feeling about the prospect of yet more difficulty in 2024?
