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UK court ruling on Allianz insurance case highlights importance of policy wording
Blog: Rob Smart, chief technical officer at Mactavish, reflects on the impact of the Court of Appeal’s decision in the Brian Leighton (Garages) v Allianz Insurance case.
How a Supreme Court ruling could cause surge in claims against directors
Ben Gold, partner in RPC’s professional and financial risk team, explains how a recent Supreme Court case (BTI v Sequana) confirms company directors owe a duty to creditors if the company nears balance sheet or cash flow insolvency.
Why regional brokers are so important to local communities
In Manchester for the British Insurance Brokers’ Association’s Annual Conference, Michelle Taylor, UK head of sales and distribution at Zurich, reflects on why regional brokers are a vital part of the sector's ecosystem.
Why landlords need higher limits on liability cover
Chris Murray, partner in the Manchester office of Clyde & Co, warns the severity of landlords’ liability claims has increased, leaving them exposed to potentially catastrophic costs and unable to purchase sufficient coverage.
Insurers’ role amid perfect storm battering the UK construction sector
Blog: Natalie Boardman, underwriting manager for professional indemnity at CNA Hardy, stresses the need for rigorous risk management and insurance that addresses UK construction firms’ numerous challenges.
Rental versus private e-scooter data and legal implications
New data on e-scooters will be vital in assisting regulators and insurers with future planning, says Petty Abrams, associate at Plexus Law.
The role of MGAs in the value chain
Blog: The number of managing general agents in the UK has exploded in recent years, and it’s a trend that shows no sign of slowing down. Andy Colbran, CEO Of Nuventure, questions what is driving this growth, and is it due to the fact that MGAs are…
How insurers can protect themselves against price pressure
As insurers battle an increase in claims volume and inflation, Rory Yates, head of strategy for EMEA and Asia Pacific at EIS, argues the industry must move established processes online.
Open insurance: A reality or a pipe dream?
Blog: Karim Derrick, product and innovation director at Kennedys IQ considers how prepared the insurance industry is for introducing the concept of open insurance.
How payments can modernise the insurance sector
Multiple payment platforms and technologies leave insurers unclear where the payment function should sit and create fragmented IT architecture unable to support a single payment process. This creates a disconnect between the insurer and broker re payment…
Is voice the solution to insurance fraud?
Blog: Nigel Cannings – founder of Intelligent Voice – discusses the role of machine learning and voice recognition in preventing fraud.
Implications of shelving the autonomous transport bill
Blog: With the removal of the bill, Kennedy's corporate affairs lawyer Roger Davis, and partner Niall Edwards explore the implications for insurers, and how insurers can collaborate with other stakeholders during the waiting period.
Affordable housing - lessons from this year’s subsidence surge
Blog: In light of last year’s dry summer, evidence of a surge in subsidence damage to UK properties emerged when insurer LV reported a 205% rise in cases between June and July this year alone. Mark Curtis, associate director at Brawdia considers the…
Navigating the next two years in cyber insurance
Blog: Nour Alnuaimi, CEO and founder of Upsurance, considers why demand for cyber insurance from certain segments of the market is still lagging.
Why insurance customers are demanding more on payments
Blog: With cost-of-living concerns bringing the speed at which claims are paid to one of the top priorities for consumers, Darren Lane, business development manager at Solaris, explores why insurers need to move away from legacy technology to keep up…
What next for the Covid business interruption insurance saga?
In light of recent FCA’s review into the handling of Covid business interruption claims, Peter Hardy, insurance expert and partner at Reed Smith and Mark Pring, partner at Reed Smith argue that the legal fallout only just begun.
Maximising market opportunities through differentiation and relevance
Blog: Shreyas Vasanthkumar, managing director EMEA at Duck Creek Technologies, discusses why modern producer relationship management systems are the key to delivering positive customer outcomes.
Telematics Watch: Why the cost-of-living crisis makes telematics more relevant than ever
The principle of telematics insurance has always been to reward safer drivers through lower premiums and, as household budgets are squeezed, Igo4 CEO Matt Munro explains why there is greater need than ever to highlight the economic benefits for consumers.
Implications of illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing on insurance
Blog: Lindsay Getschel, outreach and engagement associate at Ocean Risk and Resilience Action Alliance explores the impact of illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing on the insurance industry.
How is the consumer's environmental conscience impacting motor insurance?
Blog: With consumers becoming increasingly conscious of climate change, there has been an increase in the ownership of electric cars, but even they aren’t completely innocent. Andy James CEO of Zixty, asks if environmentally conscious motor insurance…
How insurers can keep up the momentum on digital transformation
Blog: While Insurance businesses are ahead of the curve with digital tools, larger firms are combating the rise of niche insurtech competitors, a challenging regulatory environment and demanding consumers. Tim Queen, head of insurance consulting at…