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In Focus: How can HNW insurance policies help manage risks related to high value or risky hobbies?
In Focus: A gap in the HNW market for reputational cover?
Briefing: Trump wants to ‘end inflation’ – but insurance data suggests this won’t be easy
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AI helping underwriters spend more time in-person with brokers
’Tools such as chatbots allow underwriters to spend more time on strategic discussions and collaborative solution-finding with brokers,’ says managing director
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Experts slam changes made to whiplash tariff
’The outcome of this review has made an unjust situation even worse,’ says president
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Competitive prices ‘may not be best route to building trust’ with motorists
’The turmoil in the car insurance market over the past few years is continuing to take its toll on the reputation of the sector,’ says managing director
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Brokers must review employment practices liability policies ahead of ‘revolution of employment rights’
The Employment Rights Bill features 28 reforms to existing employment standards – brokers and underwriters must therefore work together to ensure that employers’ liability cover is ‘fit for purpose’, says head of claims
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Home insurers with claims acceptance rate of less than 55% revealed
’The regulator shouldn’t hesitate to take action against those falling short,’ says director
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Allianz claims leader to exit business for new insurer
’He brings the depth of expertise and fresh thinking we need to achieve our ambitions,’ says chief executive
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P&I club announces 5% general increase in 2025/26 premiums
’Changes in established navigational routes, two major international conflicts and other geopolitical challenges have created an abnormal claims environment,’ says chair
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Government announces new UK captive insurance consultation
’Insurance markets are pivotal in supporting growth,’ says chancellor
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UKGI braces for winter amid global supply chain disruptions – Gallagher Bassett
As winter approaches, the UK insurance sector is preparing for a dual challenge – ongoing global supply chain interruptions and the impending impact of severe winter weather. Gordon Vater, managing director at GB Technical, provides an overview of the situation
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Backchat: November 2024
A mummified cat, a third birthday, a golden retriever and a new video series on reinvention. What has the insurance industry been up to of late? You heard it here first…
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Specialist MGA secures Hiscox capacity for new proposition
The proposition has been in development for the last two years
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Motor premiums fall for second quarter in a row
However, the average cost of motor insurance in the third quarter of this year was £50 higher than the same period in 2023
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In Focus: How can HNW insurance policies help manage risks related to high value or risky hobbies?
High net worth clientele often enjoy an array of hobbies that the average man on the street may not be able to afford – but how can individuals ensure they have appropriate cover to protect against pitfalls of a very particular hobby niche?
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High Five: Catch up on the biggest stories this week
Insurance Times rounds up the biggest stories from 4 November to 8 November
IT Awards 2024
Insurance Times Awards 2024: Bridgetech and DAC Beachcroft partnership delivers ‘real, tangible business benefit’
Matt Porter, chief executive at Bridgetech Group, discusses the company’s entry into the Excellence in Claims Technology – Claims Management Service Provider award
IT Awards 2024
Insurance Times Awards 2024: DWF Law seeks to address motor claims fraud with telematics data
Benedict Harper Drew, specialist manager of the fraud and financial crime team at DWF, talks about the company’s entry for the Excellence in Claims Technology - Claims Management Service Provider award
IT Awards 2024
Insurance Times Awards 2024: SBS Claims driving ‘technological advancement’ to save claim handlers 800 hours a month
Ollie Davies, operations director at SBS, talks about the firm’s entry for the Excellence in Claims Technology – Claims Management Service Provider award
News Analysis
In Focus: A gap in the HNW market for reputational cover?
As the reputational risks for high profile individuals increase, is the HNW insurance sector missing a trick?
News Analysis
Briefing: Trump wants to ‘end inflation’ – but insurance data suggests this won’t be easy
Trump pledged to ’end inflation and make America affordable again’ prior to being elected as president for the second time
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The Big Question November 2024: What does UKGI hope will result from Labour’s motor insurance taskforce?
In October 2024, the newly elected Labour government established a motor insurance taskforce to ’crack down on spiralling costs’ – but what does UKGI anticipate will be the key actions arising from this body and will it have the desired impact on motor premiums?
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