y ERS says Ogden drove up COR in 2019 By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 28 Feb 2020 15:50:06 +0000 Profit and GWP improved at the motor provider. Full Article
y Aviva UKGI profit falls by 35% By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 05 Mar 2020 11:00:36 +0000 Aviva says UK business was impacted by an alignment of the UK digital business with GI, as CEO Maurice Tulloch says provider has made "good progress" on its cost-cutting plan. Full Article
y A-Plan buys Cotters Insurance Brokers By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 10 Mar 2020 12:05:27 +0000 The personal lines specialist has bought the Northampton-based SME commercial expert. Full Article
y LV's underwriting profit falls by 39% in 2019 By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 19 Mar 2020 10:30:53 +0000 But CEO Steve Treloar says premiums in the provider's broker business has grown by 24% after Allianz's personal lines business transferred to LV. Full Article
y CDL widens self-install telematics product availability By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 11:30:28 +0100 The software house is working with brokers to allow more customers to activate ‘pay how you drive’ insurance amid the Covid-19 lockdown. Full Article
y Covid-19: Stephen Catlin heads up industry steering group on pandemic response By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 09:24:14 +0100 The group, which has members including Aviva's Maurice Tulloch and RSA's Stephen Hester, is working closely with Pool Re to develop solutions to the crisis. Full Article
y Complete our survey: How has your business been hit by Covid-19? By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 12:14:42 +0100 Survey aims to find out how the industry has changed its working practices, the challenges faced by professionals working remotely and how brokers feel insurers have responded to the pandemic. Full Article
y Catlin calls on industry to repair reputation following Covid-19 response By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 22 Apr 2020 12:57:14 +0100 Exclusive: Stephen Catlin slams "unfortunate" lack of sympathy to policyholders in messages from the sector and pushes back at claim that the industry steering group on pandemic response is a PR gimmick. Full Article
y Gary Hoffman resigns from Hastings By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 10:22:05 +0100 Hoffman, currently non-executive chairman, was CEO of the business between 2012 and 2018 and led it through an IPO in 2015. Full Article
y Covid-19: Total claims pay-outs expected to reach £1.2bn By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 10:32:05 +0100 The ABI says insurers are expected to pay £900m towards business interruption claims. Full Article
y Covid-19: Measures to maintain personal injury claims process launched By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 12:15:56 +0100 The ABI and the Association of Consumer Support Organisations have developed a statement of intent recommending remote video examination and rehabilitation. Full Article
y Research reveals insurance claims among the most likely to succeed in courts By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 12:12:20 +0100 Law firm warns insurance sector will be under scrutiny as the level of litigation is predicted to rise as a result of Covid-19. Full Article
y Covid-19: Hospitality group forms to fight insurers over BI By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 11:15:24 +0100 The group is being advised by Mishcon de Reya and will look into claims denied by any number of insurers naming Axa, China Taiping, RSA, Touchstone, and Zurich but excluding Hiscox. Full Article
y Covid-19: Hiscox considers equity raise By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 12:04:32 +0100 Provider states it is "evaluating possible sources of capital" to respond to the pandemic. Full Article
y Covid-19: QBE latest provider facing legal action after denying BI claims By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 12:37:31 +0100 Simon Sloane, partner at law firm Fieldfisher, says over 40 policyholders in the dental sector are interested in pursuing action. Full Article
y Arron Banks and Elizabeth Bilney agree settlement with Electoral Commission By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 11:11:39 +0100 Commission states it accepts the National Crime Agency’s conclusions that it found no evidence that any criminal offences had been committed after it investigated loans totalling £8m provided to the Leave.EU campaign from one of Banks' other companies. Full Article
y Blog: Why the government needs to back the insurance industry By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 12:18:43 +0100 Tom Powell shares his idea to help the insurance sector overcome the BI problems Full Article
y News analysis: Industry under pressure as backlash over business interruption continues By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 10:53:41 +0100 Legal disputes over coronavirus-related BI claims have put insurers’ responses to the crisis in the spotlight Full Article
y Covid-19: FCA urges firms to consider premium reductions and payment holidays By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 11:11:00 +0100 The regulator issued a raft of measures today (1 May) for how financial services firms should behave while coronavirus grips the nation. Full Article
y Car insurance flat in Q1 2017 but hikes inevitable thanks to “government blunders”, says AA By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 28 Apr 2017 09:15:08 +0100 Average increase for comprehensive motor cover was 12.9% over the past 12 months. Full Article
y Sentiment survey Spring 2017: The results By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 04 May 2017 15:21:29 +0100 Discount rate cuts, regulation changes, FCA warnings and failing unrated providers were among the hot topics we quizzed brokers on in the latest Sentiment Survey. Full Article
y FCA survey reveals gaps in consumer insurance knowledge and take-up By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 18 Oct 2017 11:32:38 +0100 Regulator publishes findings of its largest research pool with UK consumers. Full Article
y Sentiment survey Autumn 2017: The results By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 07 Nov 2017 17:09:34 +0000 Is the industry prepared for the onset of GDPR fines or a possible insurance premium tax rise? Brokers also reveal their attitude to consolidation and specialisms Full Article
y Insurance complaints to Financial Ombudsman hold steady in 2017/18 By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 30 May 2018 10:18:22 +0100 But organisation warns over loyalty and telematics complaints. Full Article
y FOS reveals “600-700” complaints on telematics insurance last year By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 31 May 2018 15:44:11 +0100 Ombudsman gives update after highlighting growth in “black box” complaints in annual review. Full Article
y Car premiums fell in second quarter 2018, says AA By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 27 Jul 2018 12:27:57 +0100 Average prices have dropped by more than 10% in a year. Full Article
y AA reports first rise in car premiums for nearly two years By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 21 Jan 2019 08:54:05 +0000 Figures for Q4 2018 show 2.7% uptick. Full Article
y Top 100 Independent Brokers: Do you qualify? By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 09 Sep 2019 14:51:13 +0100 Contact Insurance Age to check whether your firm is eligible and be part of the wide-ranging market analysis. Full Article
y Motor premiums may ‘reach the highest on record’ By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 20 Jan 2020 09:42:44 +0000 Willis Towers Watson and Confused warn of future increases as they publish data for Q4 2019. Full Article
y Analysis: Results season reveals mixed picture for insurers By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 03 Apr 2020 09:55:08 +0100 Insurers point the finger at increased claims and unexpected Ogden rate change in a challenging year Full Article
y Business Secretary states most firms have “not purchased” Covid-19 cover By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 01 Apr 2020 10:19:54 +0100 John Glen said the government is in continual dialogue with insurance sector as he restates companies without the right cover will require support from elsewhere. Full Article
y In-depth - liability: The future of construction PI By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 01 Apr 2020 12:08:58 +0100 Are there any solutions to the loss of capacity and increasing premiums in construction PI? Martin Friel investigates Full Article
y In-depth - liability: Are D&O rates being held captive? By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 02 Apr 2020 09:43:50 +0100 With rates down and claims up, brokers are facing a new reality in the directors & officers market. Martin Friel reports Full Article
y ReSolution Underwriting buys Trilogy MGA By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 02 Apr 2020 10:20:50 +0100 MD Chris Blackwell will continue to lead Trilogy as the MGA states it does not expect any changes to the business following the deal. Full Article
y Brokers under strain as they support hospitality clients By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 06 Apr 2020 11:30:26 +0100 Covid-19: Brokers battle colossal workloads as they look to help customers change policies and maintain cover. Full Article
y Covid-19: UK claims will pass £1bn, says Huw Evans By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 06 Apr 2020 11:40:30 +0100 Evans quoted the figure in a letter defending the response of insurers to the pandemic. Full Article
y Ethos Broking buys Compass member By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 14 Apr 2020 09:42:26 +0100 The organisation purchased Hughes & King for an undisclosed sum adding £4m in GWP to its business as it presses on with pipeline amid Covid-19. Full Article
y Insurance Covid-Cast - episode two: What are insurtechs doing to rebalance the bad publicity around insurance and Covid-19? By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 15 Apr 2020 10:13:16 +0100 In the second of a new series of video casts brought to you by Insurance Age and Insurance Post while our journalists are in isolation lockdown we discuss how insurtechs are seeking to create positive customer stories to redress the negative media coverage. Full Article
y Government calls on Amanda Blanc to lead flood inquiry By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 15 Apr 2020 11:13:33 +0100 Blanc will head up a review following the Doncaster 2019 flooding to learn why victims did not have the right cover. Full Article
y Covid-19: FCA calls on insurers to pay valid claims quickly By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 15 Apr 2020 12:19:26 +0100 Regulator tells firms who refuse to pay out to explain why and how they believe it represents a fair outcome for customers. Full Article
y Covid-19: Insurers clarify stance on Coronavirus cover By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 16 Apr 2020 17:37:31 +0100 Updated: A number of providers have introduced exclusions for Covid-19. Full Article
y Covid-19: Celebrity chef joins firms attacking Hiscox over BI cover By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 20 Apr 2020 13:12:42 +0100 Reports state star chef Raymond Blanc has slammed Hiscox for not paying out after he was forced to close his restaurants and pubs in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak. Full Article
y Lloyd’s pulls together BI data for PRA – reports By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 12:19:49 +0100 The marketplace has been asked to collate insurer BI cover information for the regulator. Full Article
y Covid-19: Legal firm calls for joint govt and industry BI recovery plan By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 15:09:08 +0100 Flaxmans makes case for government and insurance sector to team up to help businesses recover following the coronavirus pandemic as Mactavish calls for independent review. Full Article
y Covid-19: MP calls for insurers to make full pay outs due to pandemic By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 22 Apr 2020 09:46:58 +0100 Jonathan Edwards has signed an early day motion calling on the government to instruct all insurers to use dividends to pay Covid-19 claims. Full Article
y Hiscox expects $175m Covid-19 payout By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 22 Apr 2020 10:24:33 +0100 Hiscox, which is currently in dispute with a group of firms over BI, said it is actively settling claims for event cancellation and abandonment, media and entertainment and travel. Full Article
y Fresh attack on Hiscox BI stance from night life industry By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 22 Apr 2020 14:20:49 +0100 The Night Time Industries Association has been advised members have a “good case” against Hiscox as barrister warns “insurers will never be forgiven” for response to Covid-19. Full Article
y Insurance Covid-Cast - episode four: How insurance companies are rising up to help communities and keep society open during the Coronavirus crisis By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 10:02:00 +0100 In the latest episode of Insurance Post and Insurance Age’s new series of video casts brought to you while our journalists are in isolation lockdown we discuss how insurance companies are seeking to make a difference within local communities during lockdown. Full Article
y Insurance Covid-Cast - episode five: Could the FOS be key to help bring clarity and nix growing number of SME BI complaints By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 10:45:41 +0100 In the latest episode of Insurance Post and Insurance Age’s new series of video casts brought to you while our journalists are in isolation lockdown we discuss the ongoing confusion around business interruption cover, and what is needed to bring some clarity to the situation Full Article
y Covid-19: Treasury Committee tells insurers to be clear and fair By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 12:21:49 +0100 Mel Stride MP states firms are continuously facing difficulties in making successful coronavirus-related claims as the ABI says insurers are expected to pay out a total of £1.2bn. Full Article