Insurance Times looks at highlights from Q1 2024 in its review of the year
Shirley Woolham, chief executive at Minster Law, tells Insurance Times her festive wishes for 2025 – including greater clarity on tariff timetables and an enhanced, industry-wide customer focus
’Pure speed is a part of innovation,’ says managing director
’The government did talk about whether they might be able to do something about minimum levels of sentencing for convicted fraudsters,’ says chief fraud and financial crime officer
For the 16th day of advent, John Warburton, chief executive at Konsileo, discusses his 2024 highlights and what he’d like to find under the industry’s Christmas tree
For the 14th day of advent, Melissa Collett, chief executive at Insurtech UK, talks regulatory incentives for insurtechs and how much the sector could potentially contribute to the economy
For the 12th day of advent, Mark Huxley, founder of Huxley Advisory and immediate past master at The Company of Entrepreneurs, discusses insurtechs and what two things he would like to see in 2025
’These reviews can investigate a particular circumstance or topic, as well as into the firm more broadly,’ says managing partner
With 14 days to go until Christmas, Ant Middle, chief executive at Ageas UK, shares his 2024 highlights and hints at what 2025 could have in store for the personal lines insurer
’This research is a fantastic opportunity for insurers and brokers to collaborate in understanding how we can best support SME customers,’ says head
Although the insurance industry is positive about the amended personal injury discount rate scheduled to come into force, sector whisperings wonder whether the change forms part of Labour’s agenda to lower motor cover costs
Employment practices liability policies might not be reflective of October’s legal refresh, meaning that cover is ‘not fit for purpose’, says law firm partner
As we enter the second week of December, Mike Edgeley, group chief executive at intermediary The Clear Group, applauds the role of UKGI and hopes the regulator has plans for a quieter new year
For the fifth day of advent, James Daley, managing director at Fairer Finance, discusses premium finance and regulation
For the fourth day of advent, David Nichols, head of retail at Zurich UK, discusses the insurers achievements, regulation and customers
Macroeconomic circumstances have buffeted the UK general insurance market in recent years – that trajectory looks set to continue as 2024 comes to a close and pressure points still pinch firms
For the third day of advent, Clint Milnes, chief operating officer at Winn Group talks regulatory change and Christmas get-ups
’The increase of the personal injury discount rate should bring some consistency to aspects of how motor insurance premiums and payouts are calculated across the UK,’ says head of general insurance
With the new year fast approaching, Insurance Times quizzes industry experts on what the insurance sector should watch out for in 2025
Regulatory investigations appear to be tightening the leash on insurance operations, despite the FCA’s bid to streamline its rulebook – but is the FCA missing the point on key practices within the market?