All The market articles – Page 5
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How are the top insurers faring on complaints handling?
Insurance DataLab analyses the top five insurers’ complaints handling performance, exclusively for Insurance Times.
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The Big Question July/August 2023: What will the future state of play look like between insurance and AI?
Seven industry leaders discuss the current status quo, alongside an array of upcoming opportunities
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If a solar flare storm struck earth tomorrow, is the insurance industry ready?
’Without proper modelling of such complex interconnected risks, the impacts are largely unknown,’ says senior meteorologist
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Ghost broking case highlights criminals still use cash despite digital advancements – Ifed
Detective chief inspector Tom Hill, head of the City of London Police’s Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department, discusses the clampdown on criminals networks continuing to use cash to cover their tracks
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Who is the most profitable insurer in UKGI?
Insurance DataLab analyses the latest regulatory returns of the five largest insurers in UKGI, exclusively for Insurance Times
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The Big Question June 2023: What was the most important lesson learnt at the Biba Conference 2023?
Insurance Times poses the question to eight industry leaders after the industry collaborated to rise to the challenge earlier in May.
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Revealed: Claims Excellence Awards 2023 – winners and reaction
There were some lucky double winners and some firms picked up their very first Insurance Times Claims Excellence Award at our hottest awards so far – was it you?
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Majority of consumers still lack awareness over ‘persistent threat’ of ghost brokers
Some ’99% of customers wouldn’t understand what a ghost broker is,’ says counter-fraud expert
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Brokers seem to be weathering economic headwinds via growth and productivity
Insurance DataLab analyses how brokers have performed over the last year in the face of significant economic difficulties
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The Big Question May 2023: What emerging risks should insurance firms watch out for in 2023?
With emerging risks comes opportunity. Six industry leaders share their thoughts on emerging risks with Insurance Times
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Unpacking the controversial issue of an ‘ethnicity penalty’ in car insurance premiums
Insurance Times speaks to industry experts following Citizens Advice revealing that POC are paying more for car insurance than their white counterparts
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Industry pushing companies to recognise ESG impact on D&O risks
’Directors have a duty of care around a business’ impact on the community and environment and there is also the duty to maintain a high level of business conduct,’ says partner
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Strong dollar provides no shortage of US M&A interest in UK insurance firms
Acquisitive brokers were asked if a strengthening dollar would see more US firms snap up companies in the UK
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Ghost broking poses ‘massive’ reputational risk to insurance sector
‘Doing more of the same’ isn’t working to tackle the issue, says head of counter fraud
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FOS complaint volumes surge as Consumer Duty deadline looms
With the implementation deadline for the new Consumer Duty regulations fast approaching, Insurance DataLab analyses the latest ombudsman complaints figures to see how the industry is performing
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The Big Question April 2023: How can the insurance industry help improve current motor repair network models?
Repairers are key to the success of settling motor claims, but the sector continues to face significant challenges. Insurance Times asks industry leaders where firms can help
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Cost of living crisis may drive ‘dishonest customers’ to opportunistic fraud – Ifed
Detective chief inspector Tom Hill, head of the City of London Police’s Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department, discusses the impacts of the cost of living crisis on opportunistic fraud
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‘All or nothing’ parametric policies can ‘cause problems’ despite benefits
The growth of parametric insurance propositions is undeniable, however there is a risk of legal disputes if policy terms are not crystal clear, says law firm partner
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MGAs have a bright future in UKGI
Insurance DataLab pulls apart findings from Insurance Times’ Five Star Rating Report: MGA market 2022/23 and its own MGA performance report to uncover why MGAs are seeing so much success with brokers
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‘Cyber and technology risks’ pose ‘key challenges’ for aviation sector
Airlines must ensure that ‘hull and liability insurance dovetails’ with cyber cover to ensure well rounded risk protection from cyber attacks, says broker