All articles by Yiannis Kotoulas – Page 18
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AnalysisCost of living crisis drives greater fraud volume and frequency from non-traditional sources
Counter fraud experts explained that difficult economic conditions are leading to increased levels of fraud from non-traditional perpetrators, necessitating a rethink of existing anti-fraud models
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NewsSchools want more crime and risk guidance from brokers – Ecclesiastical
The results of the insurer’s survey highlight an opportunity for brokers to engage with education clients
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NewsMotor manufacturer data could be the ‘Holy Grail’ for improving telematics insurance
Partnering with motor manufacturers to leverage this data could also create new partnerships for the insurance sector, says chief executive
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NewsIUA tackles high-rise fire safety risks with new model insurance clause
The representative body hopes that its new clause will provide underwriters with ‘greater confidence to offer effective insurance solutions’ to firms that are working to remove dangerous cladding from high-rise buildings
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NewsMarkerstudy Group appoints new head of counter fraud
The new hire has over 20 years’ experience in fighting fraud within the insurance sector
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NewsD&O insurance pricing down – Aon
Despite branding market conditions for the line as moderate, the broker noted that pricing fell, capacity was abundant and underwriting was more flexible
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NewsSompo International agrees sale of EAL to ‘withdraw’ from Lloyd’s
The move marks the culmination of the firm’s strategy to divest itself from Lloyd’s and focus on the London market
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NewsCyclists could be required to purchase mandatory insurance following Transport Bill review
UK’s transport secretary implied that he is not a fan of unnecessary ‘bureaucracy’, however
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AnalysisIn Focus: Could telematics present a win-win for insureds and the industry as the cost of living crisis ramps up?
As inflation accelerates and wages fall, the ‘risk reductions’ provided by telematics-based motor insurance could allow insurers to pass on ‘cheaper premiums’ to their customers
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NewsThe Ardonagh Group posts 170% increase in pro forma losses for H1 2022
The group also recorded a 21% increase in its adjusted ebitda for the reporting period, reaching a figure of £186m
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NewsBeazley receives ‘in principle’ approval to establish Lloyd’s Syndicate 5623
The insurer’s Smart Tracker will transition into a ‘full market-facing syndicate’ at the beginning of next year
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NewsProbitas’ Syndicate 1492 achieves COR of 78.5% in H1 2022
The Lloyds syndicate also grew its underwriting profit by 86% from the equivalent period last year
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NewsDrought to cause mayhem for UK insurers
Insurers should brace for weather-related claims as temperatures soar and drought is officially declared across parts of England
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NewsAgeas posts COR of 94.9% for its GI portfolio during H1 2022
The insurer’s chief executive called this an ’exceptionally strong’ result and confirmed an interim dividend of £1.26 per share to shareholders
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NewsZurich’s P&C business reports record COR of 91.9% for H1 2022
The insurer attributed its record combined operating ratio to underwriting profitability
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NewsAdmiral Group sees COR rise to 96.7% for H1 2022 as inflation squeezes profitability
The insurer is ‘happy’ with its progress during the first half of the year, against the ‘backdrop of a more turbulent cycle than usual’, says chief executive
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AnalysisMike Bruce: ‘We were in a great position before, but we’re in a better position now’
GRP’s recent purchase by American broker Brown and Brown will open the door for fresh M&A targets that the broker has not ’historically been able to make the maths work on in the past’
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NewsAverage annual motor insurance premium up by £5 in Q2 2022 – ABI
Motor insurers are facing cost pressures, but they remain committed to keeping cover as ’competitively priced as possible’, says general insurance manager
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NewsFCA confirms new rules on oversight of appointed representatives
The imposition of the new requirements highlights a ‘structural weakness in the present regime’, says financial services partner
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NewsSwiss Re Institute warns of mixed impact from economic slowdown and high inflation
The UK insurance sector’s priority right now should be embracing ‘data and innovations’ to build an understanding of the factors that shape present and future risks, says divisional broker representative
