News Analysis – Page 54
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AnalysisBriefing: LV= private equity takeover failed … good, we need mutuals
The UK needs a good mix of mutual organisations to service customers - it cannot always be about the money
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AnalysisRenewal rules require brokers to re-examine proposition and go ‘back to the future’
The motor market is ‘a perfect storm’ ahead of the FCA’s pricing rules coming into effect – brokers will need to focus on ‘agility’ and ‘be service-related’ if they are to succeed post-January
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AnalysisThe Big Question December 2021: What is on the insurance sector’s wish list for 2022?
Insurance Times asks the industry what’s on its wish list for 2022 in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic and an unprecedented 2020 and 2021
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AnalysisIn Focus: How can the insurance industry tackle ghost broking?
Experts on insurance fraud debate how the industry can tackle the ongoing issue of ghost broking in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic
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AnalysisWhy Aviva and Ageas are insurers of the year
After being crowned at this year’s Insurance Times Awards, data insight service Insurance DataLab explores the figures behind Aviva and Ageas’ successes in 2021
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AnalysisBriefing: UK needs system that ‘fully incentivises’ ADR
MP and chairman of the Justice Select Committee believes mediation is the future of civil litigation, so the UK must invest in a system that ‘incentivises’ alternative dispute resolution if it wishes to be ‘economic’
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AnalysisBriefing: Has Solvency II impacted Gibraltar’s attractiveness?
Solvency II has changed Gibraltar. Can it continue to attract insurance firms?
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AnalysisPrice comparison websites are not driving fair value for pet insurance products
Although the pet insurance market poses opportunities for insurers and brokers, its challenges more closely align with the health insurance sector, rather than home or motor products
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AnalysisGibraltar presents rock solid case for insurtechs
Insurtech startups appear to prefer to set up shop from Gibraltar than the UK – Insurance Times takes a closer look at this trend, dissecting the pros and cons
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AnalysisMP David Amess’ killing exposes gap in employers’ liability insurance
Could there be an opportunity for brokers to address a potential gap in employers’ liability insurance for MPs? Insurance Times finds out
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AnalysisAviva likely to box clever if it chooses Lloyd’s entry
Opting to create a syndicate in a box could add another string to the insurer’s bow
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AnalysisBriefing: Cracking the difficult US market for insurance
HomeServe shows that the difficult US market can be cracked
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AnalysisBriefing: Whiplash reform is not over yet, but will part two still be fit for purpose?
The insurance industry could see details around part two of the Civil Liability Act publicised early next year, but will these long-prepared changes suit the post-pandemic landscape?
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AnalysisRising material costs prompt underinsurance warning
Issues within global supply chains are pushing up the prices of raw materials, leaving brokers forced to increase policy limits to ensure repairs and rebuilding work is covered by insurers
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AnalysisIn Focus: E-scooter ‘grey area’ creates fraud potential
Claims figures for e-scooter collisions are trickling in, but the grey area surrounding the categorisation of this vehicle could open the gates to potential fraud
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AnalysisBriefing: Now is a time of great opportunity on salvage for insurers and brokers
Salvage market presents an opportunity for insurers and brokers
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AnalysisExploring the trade credit insurance landscape post-Covid – ABI
Business failures in the UK set to grow 33% as 2022 approaches, according to Atradius data - but what does this mean for the trade credit insurance sector?
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AnalysisBriefing: Insurance firms can step up to support QBE staffer tackling suicide risk
The Covid-19 pandemic firmly put mental health awareness on employers’ maps, however one insurance professional is proactively seeking to combat the rising risk of suicide
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AnalysisHow has the Covid-19 pandemic affected HNW clients?
Ecclesiastical’s art and private client business director tells Insurance Times how high net worth clients have reacted to the ups and downs of the coronavirus crisis
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AnalysisCourt of Appeal ruling is ‘nail in the coffin’ for undisclosed broker commissions
Premium finance provider has called for full transparency and disclosure around commissions
