Personal Lines related articles – Page 65
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NewsZurich warns of ‘double disaster’ as Storm Christoph batters England and Wales amid pandemic
Storm Christoph has raged through England and Wales, adding further strain on the UK as it battles the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Some insurance industry experts, however, have stepped in to offer support, advice and a solution
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NewsIndustry experts raise insurance implications after first woman convicted of e-scooter drink driving
A 20-year-old woman in Newport, Isle of Wight was found to be nearly three times over the legal limit of alcohol while driving an e-scooter, industry experts debate the insurance implications
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NewsUK insurance market shows ‘divergence’ with London Market prospering while regions suffer
Business interruption will also remain a key risk for 2021, especially for insurers that have non-standard policy wordings, advises ratings agency
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NewsThingCo secures van broker partnership
The insurtech hopes to make improve safety on the roads and reduce insurance costs
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NewsTravel insurance a ‘top priority’ for over 55s in post-covid travel resurgence – AllClear
In its latest report, AllClear Travel Insurance reveals to Insurance Times the concerns of policyholders for travelling post-Covid-19
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Newshandl Group buys brain injury rehabilitation firm
The firm’s chief executive believes the acquisition will make ‘a very valuable contribution’ to the overall business
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NewsBetter technology in cars will not cause blanket claims inflation – Ageas
As more sophisticated technology becomes commonplace in cars, the cost of repair will fall in the long-term, predicts the insurer’s claims director
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News AnalysisInsurance industry weighs in on post-Brexit Global Health Insurance Card
Following the government officially launching the new GHIC earlier this week as a result of the UK reaching a trade deal with the European Union, how does the insurance industry feel about its impact on cover? Insurance Times finds out
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NewsMP urges FCA to investigate British Gas over fears home insurance customers won’t receive cover
Due to ongoing strike action by British Gas engineers, around 100,000 customers may not receive adequate home insurance
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NewsMoneySuperMarket reveals top burglary claims hotspots amid pandemic
Cities were found to have the highest claims for home contents theft
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NewsTrust in travel insurers drops due to Covid-19 pandemic
Meanwhile motor claims reduced by 48% in Q2 2020
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NewsJeremy Clarkson hits out at insurers after facing £60k premium post-Grenfell
Clarkson admits that although he could afford these insurance premiums for his flat in London, it does not make it right
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NewsLiP portal delay is ‘rare bit of good news’ say insurers
Regardless of the launch date, there are still likely to be ‘teething problems’ – embedding the new system will therefore be a priority for insurers
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NewsGovernment pushes back LiP portal roll out to May 2021
Lord Chancellor says the delay is ‘a sensible and pragmatic approach’ considering the continued challenges arising from the coronavirus pandemic
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NewsCar insurance premiums on the rise after 2020 dip – MoneySuperMarket
The comparison site attributes the increase to looser lockdown restrictions in Q4 2020
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NewsTravel insurance sector set to face more upheaval in 2021 warns IPP boss
The uncertainty that has accompanied the Covid-19 pandemic has put the travel industry into a huge amount of debt, and it could get a lot worse
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News AnalysisCovid-19 pandemic sees more insurers exit financial failure insurance
As of January 2021, policyholders will not be able to renew financial failure insurance to comply with Package Travel Regulations, meaning they cannot trade. Insurance Times explores options for these customers and what brokers can do to help
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NewsCriminals cash in on lockdown puppy surge but insurance does not cover ransom
Insurance will not cover a ransom charge for stolen pets
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IT InterviewQ&A: Putting customers first lands Covéa top broker rating
Insurance Times speaks to Covéa Insurance’s director of personal lines distribution and underwriting, Sue Coffey and its head of high net worth (HNW) and operational governance Sara Simmons about its Five Star rating awarded by brokers
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NewsInsurance Times Cyber Product Report October 2018
Ratings and reviews of what cyber products are available from insurers
