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Home premiums drop for third consecutive month
’The continued decline in home insurance premiums is a welcome relief for policyholders after a period of sustained inflation,’ says product manager
News Analysis
Rooftop risks – how is the insurance sector tackling the proliferation of solar panels?
’Solar panels, while a valuable renewable energy source, present a number of risks that homeowners and insurers need to consider,’ says head of product
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Flood Re appoints NED as new chief executive to succeed interim boss Logue
’Having been part of the organisation for the past few years, I have seen firsthand the positive impact that Flood Re can make,’ says new boss
News Analysis
UK government’s housing expansion plans has industry nervous for flood risk impact
Recent storms coupled with the Labour government’s plan to build 1.5 million homes by the next parliament – a target set by prime minister Keir Starmer in October 2023 – gives the insurance industry pause for thought around balancing flood risk management, property insurance and demand for housing
News Analysis
Briefing: Continued flood risk brings possible property protection gap to the forefront
A new protection gap between insured and uninsured property losses, driven by flooding in the UK, means it is more important than ever for brokers to be proactive when supporting clients
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Home insurance premium uptick slows – but figures remain elevated
’The slowing rise of home insurance premiums should certainly be welcome news for UK households,’ says commercial director
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Holiday hustler caught after £61,000 Covid scam
’His sentencing and upcoming confiscation proceedings demonstrate our commitment to bringing insurance fraudsters to justice,’ says detective constable
IT Interview
Q&A: Geospatial intelligence data becoming more valued tool in brokers’ arsenal
Caroline Elliott-Grey, senior product manager for the UK and Ireland at LexisNexis Risk Solutions, explains how brokers can utilise geospatial data to better serve clients amid fluctuating climate
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Top performing motor and home insurers revealed
’These brands excel at anticipating and addressing their customers’ needs, earning their place as standout leaders in the industry,’ says chief executive
News Analysis
Briefing: 2025 shows little sign that the tide will turn
New year snowfall brings flooding front of mind for both the government and insurance sector – but how effective will resilience taskforce be?
News
Ageas and Saga confirm 20-year partnership and M&A binding agreement
UK chief executive describes the long-term collaboration as ‘an important milestone’ in the insurer’s development
News Analysis
Briefing: Why is Aviva so keen on taking over DLG?
Aviva has secured a preliminary agreement with DLG over a potential acquisition
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Home and motor premium income set to slow as sharp price rises ease
’With inflation and interest rates now falling, we appear to be turning a corner,’ says UK insurance leader
IT Awards 2024
Insurance Times Awards 2024: CoreLogic and Admiral prioritise support and swiftness in claims resolutions
Leah Davies, director of client success and insurance solutions at CoreLogic, talks about the company’s entry with Admiral for the Excellence in Claims Technology – Insurer award
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‘Polycrisis’ presents UK insurers with an opportunity to be ‘impactful’ – Axa UK and Ireland
Plus, Aviva’s UKGI boss emphasises that insurers must ‘put our money where our mouths are’ when it comes to engaging on ‘collective goals’
Sponsored Content
As escape of water claims rise, brokers can mitigate SME risks – Travelers
Sponsored content: Dan Edge, portfolio manager for SME property owners insurance at Travelers, discusses the significant risk of escape of water in mixed commercial and residential properties – and how brokers can help clients minimise their exposures
News Analysis
Which are the most complained about insurers?
Market intelligence firm emphasises that ‘insurers need to do better to prevent complaints from happening’ as redress payments increase
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Premium finance costs revealed as FCA begins probe
The FCA said it would review whether motor and home insurance customers using the product were getting competitive deals
News
Defaqto updating platform to support general insurers with Consumer Duty
’It is a one stop shop and single point of truth for organisations if they want to understand a particular market,’ says chief executive
News Analysis
Would I lie to you?
Technology is playing a greater role in insurance operations, with the use of voice analytics gaining traction in claims functions
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