All articles by Yiannis Kotoulas – Page 8
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News Analysis
Briefing: Turning point for geopolitical risk in 2024?
With elections in 2024 set to introduce an additional dose of unpredictability into an already volatile environment, businesses need to prepare for and protect themselves against escalating political-related risks.
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News Analysis
Tackling opportunistic fraud requires ‘a measured approach’
Experts at March’s Fraud Charter event discussed the appropriate response to the shifting profiles of those carrying out fraud
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FCA identifies ‘areas for improvement’ in insurers’ valuation of vehicles
The findings of the regulator’s multi-firm review have identified some failings in motor total loss claims
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Supreme Court unanimously rejects insurers’ mixed injury appeal
People with mixed injury claims can claim full common law compensation for their non-whiplash injuries at the same time as the statutory tariff payment for whiplash, the court has ruled
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Sabre ‘now seeing the benefits’ of making an early call on inflation – Geoff Carter
’One of the key things we do around pricing development is constantly churning the data to get the right price,’ says chief executive
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FCA business plan focuses in on Consumer Duty implementation
’We remain resolute in supporting the vital role the financial sector plays in the UK’s long-term economic growth,’ says regulator’s chief executive
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Sabre posts COR of 86.3% for 2023
’The 2023 results demonstrate the strength of Sabre’s model with our disciplined approach,’ says chief executive
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DLG bid evidence of ‘a fairly optimistic outlook’ for UK motor
The bids “suggest that someone who knows quite a lot about UK motor thinks it’s an area worth investing in”, says chief executive
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IT Interview
Bill Bradshaw: FM Global able to take ‘a really long-term view of risk’ where climate is concerned
’What is important is that we have the data that allows us to make really good decisions and look for innovative solutions,’ says operations manager
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‘Integration and transformation’ the drivers for RSA this year – Ken Norgrove
’Brokers ultimately decide who wins in the commercial space,’ says chief executive
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IT Interview
Rob Munden: Euna’s Five Star service hinges on ‘not becoming complacent’
This year’s top rated MGA speaks to Insurance Times about what the firm has been up to
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Admiral posts COR of 88.7% for 2023
’2023 was a more encouraging year after a difficult 2022 for the industry,’ says UK chief executive
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News Analysis
Briefing: Are regulations on affordability pulling in opposite directions?
The associated costs of new regulation mean that insurance providers may soon have to consider whether affordability is affordable
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Hiscox UK posts £630m ICWP for 2023
’The UK broker commercial business continued to enjoy excellent retention, illustrating the underlying quality of the business and loyalty of our customers,’ says group chief executive
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IT Interview
Clarissa Franks: ‘Growth is the mission’ for Lockton UK
The independent broker is focused on strong organic growth and gathering ‘superstar’ talent, says head of UK retail
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Insurance industry has a ‘dearth of creativity’ – Sam White
Dealing with modern challenges requires creativity to ’think differently about the problems and find different solutions,’ says chief executive and founder
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Labour Party committed to ‘streamlining the regulatory burden’ for insurance sector
The UK insurance industry ‘can have an even brighter future’ with the correct support, says shadow economic secretary to the treasury
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Financial reforms ‘only effective’ if taken advantage of by insurance sector – Secretary to the Treasury
Insurance ’is one of the industries that can make the biggest difference in terms of investment to grow our economy,’ says City minister
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IT Interview
Claud Bilbao: ‘Size matters’ as medium-sized businesses face cyber attacks
’These significant financial implications affect businesses across all sectors and of all sizes, but some are more heavily targeted than others,’ says UK underwriting director
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Data does not support OIC mixed injury ‘epidemic’ claim – Acso
Insurers are ‘comparing apples and pears,’ says executive director