News Analysis – Page 40
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News AnalysisWhat will new regulations for appointed representatives mean for the industry?
The new AR regime is essentially ‘devolved regulation’, says managing director
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News AnalysisBriefing: ‘Inflation is not fundamentally bad for the industry’ despite uptick to 11.1%
But factoring claims inflation into premiums could impact insurers’ profitability in the short term, says head of market intelligence
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News AnalysisBriefing: Climate change sees risk managers demanding shift from insurers
Traditional insurance products may not be fit for purpose in the face of evolving climate risks – insurers and brokers must therefore rethink propositions, according to surveyed risk managers
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IT InterviewAndré Symes and Craig Olivier: Genasys’ 25-year journey from kitchen table concept to making ‘sure insurance is better’
The two co-chief executives of Genasys Technologies tell Insurance Times how the business has grown as it celebrates its 25th anniversary this year
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IT InterviewAlison Williams: Prestige Underwriting’s ‘relationship with brokers is paramount’
The MGA’s managing director explains why the firm is ‘not a computer says no type of organisation’
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IT InterviewRichard Marriage: Nexus Underwriting flags its ‘independent brand’ as a ‘strong character trait’
UK and Europe chief executive outlines the principles behind ‘the Nexus ethos’ which have helped the business become a five star MGA
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IT InterviewNeill Johnstone: Lorega eager to invest in success, despite five star rating for third year running
The MGA’s group managing director says the firm aims ‘to deliver the best possible service for brokers and policyholders’
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News AnalysisBriefing: Are insurtech MGAs disrupting the market as much as they think?
The marriage of insurtech and MGAs could bring ‘fresh energy’ to the insurance sector, but do these businesses have the know-how to attract customers?
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IT InterviewTom Donachie: Investment in underwriting expertise underpins First Underwriting’s DNA
MGA managing director has ‘built an army of skilled and experienced underwriters’ to ensure that brokers don’t need to scour the market and ‘work with other MGAs’
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News AnalysisBriefing: London’s Islamic aspirations move closer with MOU
London is looking to Indonesia to help create opportunities around Islamic insurance and diversity
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News AnalysisOpinion: Insurers prepare for claims following winter hour rollback
Insurance firms grit their teeth as the darker winter weather heralds a likely increase in claims
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News AnalysisInsurers face service questions as broker disquiet increases
As the world emerges from the Covid-19 pandemic, there is growing concern among UK brokers about the service levels they are receiving from insurer partners
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News AnalysisIn Focus: MGAs are undoubtedly ‘the sexy side of insurance’ - but what is driving their increasing relevance?
The advantages that MGAs can provide to the insurance sector in a rapidly changing world could help the industry stay relevant
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News AnalysisTechTalk: Unpicking insurtech’s female underrepresentation problem
Industry commentators cite ’a representation problem’ in the insurtech market - but how has this come about and what can be done to redress the gender balance?
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News AnalysisBriefing: Not enough female founders and chief executives in insurtech
The insurance industry has a long way to go to improve the lack of females in insurtech c-suite and technology roles
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News AnalysisWill appetite for UK broker schemes dwindle amid ‘stark drop’ in possible commission earnings?
One line of business presents a silver lining, however, reporting a 10% growth in brokers’ commission earnings as a percentage of premium between April and October 2022
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News AnalysisBriefing: Provision of cyber insurance can help industry position itself as a ‘problem solver’
However, for the cyber insurance market to become truly sustainable, an influx of capacity is sorely needed
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News AnalysisThe Big Question November 2022: How can brokers navigate cost of living client conversations amid insurers’ inflation hit rates?
Insurers are having to increase rates as a result of inflation, but end customers may struggle to pay these prices due to the cost of living crisis. Insurance Times asks industry leaders how brokers can navigate these conversations
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News AnalysisMGA financials under the spotlight
Insurance DataLab reveals the preliminary findings of its 2022 MGA performance report exclusively in Insurance Times, rating the performance of MGAs based on their financial performance
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News AnalysisAre UK brokers using data analysis as the ‘main driver’ for personal lines cross-selling?
The cost of living crisis could be a catalyst to spur brokers to tap into data and cross-selling opportunities as end clients carefully consider their finances and insurance providers
