News Analysis – Page 51
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AnalysisBriefing: Ukraine war aggravates claims inflation headache for insurers
Claims inflation was already biting, but now the consequences of the Russia-Ukraine war will add further pressure
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AnalysisOIC portal will not be ‘perfect overnight’
MoJ representative David Parkin insists that the system is ‘working relatively well’, despite acknowledging need for improvement
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AnalysisFraud experts describe ‘worrying’ rise in property disrepair claims
Claims management companies are increasingly targeting this part of the market due to claim causation grey areas
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AnalysisIn Focus: Solvency II reform comes under scrutiny despite potential cost saving
Many industry commentators see post-Brexit Solvency II reform as an ’opportunity’ for insurers and shareholders, but could it leave policyholders paying higher prices? Insurance Times investigates…
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AnalysisBriefing: Sector collaboration is quicker and more certain solution to tackle spoof ads versus OSB
The insurance industry must work together to collate information and case studies if it is to prevent ad spoofing from ‘legitimising fraud’
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AnalysisBriefing: Industry’s appetite proves it needs to improve its menu
Insurers’ lack of appetite for cyber and climate-related risks will see industry’s relevance nosedive in the eyes of customers
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AnalysisCyber terror exposure fears at the heart of insurers’ reluctance to broaden cover
Wars now have the potential to be fought both online and offline. Insurance Times explores the industry’s appetite to cover terrorism or nation state cyber warfare risks
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Analysis‘Diversity is hard’ – where are broking’s senior female leaders?
In recognition of International Women’s Day, Insurance Times takes a closer look at diversity and inclusion within senior broking leadership, reviewing the current landscape and factors impacting progression
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AnalysisOpinion: Insurers still drowning in BI claims backlog
One year on from the FCA’s first publication of BI claims payment data, editor Katie Scott reviews the industry’s progress to date
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AnalysisBriefing: Insurers are eyeing inflation as biggest claims risk for 2022
Describing inflation as ‘one of the single biggest issues’ for the sector, how do insurers plan to respond?
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AnalysisBriefing: FCA shows its ineptitude with buildings insurance
The FCA has been warned on numerous occasions there was an issue, but it failed to act
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AnalysisBrokers have a ‘key role’ following latest Scottish fire safety legislation
Five years on from the Grenfell Tower incident, and fire safety legislation is still being rolled out, the latest measure from the Scottish government, however, places brokers at the forefront of customer education
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AnalysisIn Focus: Are broker schemes the answer to professional indemnity cover challenges?
Industry experts debate whether broker schemes could solve professional indemnity insurance’s (PII) woes after SchemeServe revealed PII schemes netted brokers the most income between 1 April and 31 September 2021
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AnalysisIn Focus: How broker schemes are navigating the FCA’s fair value focus
The regulator’s pricing reform, which includes product governance requirements, raises industry questions about whether broker schemes offer fair value to customers
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AnalysisThe Big Question March 2022: How can brokers best plan for succession amid a buoyant M&A market?
As an abundance of M&A hits headlines, Insurance Times asks the industry how brokers can best plan for succession
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AnalysisBriefing: ‘Great shame’ that brokers are not more involved in claims process
Are brokers missing a trick by not establishing their own claims functions, especially in light of continuing supply chain and communications challenges insurers are experiencing?
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AnalysisChanges to the Highway Code set to cause ‘absolute chaos’ for commercial fleet drivers
Brokers will be at the forefront when it comes to educating the public about the changes, while insurers will need to watch out for fraud
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AnalysisBriefing: Ageas UK’s commercial sale comes at right time
Ageas exits commercial lines - the insurance landscape is changing
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AnalysisLloyd’s signals ‘phony innovation war’ is over with 2022 blueprint buzz
Lloyd’s digital transformation could save the marketplace both time and money in the future, but the implementation process could pose challenges. Insurance Times investigates
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AnalysisNo sex please, we’re insurers
With sex-centric event organisers struggling to access insurance, insurers are being accused of turning their backs on the new breed of sex-related organisations
