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Ecclesiastical launches Covid-19 social media guide

The document has been developed to help brokers navigate platforms such as Twitter and Linked In throughout the outbreak.




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Covid-19: Should all motor customers get a rebate?

Updated: Major insurers including Axa, Aviva, Ageas, LV and Zurich respond on automatic rebates as motor disrupters say the Admiral £25 move does not go far enough and questions are raised about the gesture.




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Covid-19: Hospitality group forms to fight insurers over BI

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.




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Covid-19: Hiscox considers equity raise

Provider states it is "evaluating possible sources of capital" to respond to the pandemic.




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Covid-19: QBE latest provider facing legal action after denying BI claims

Simon Sloane, partner at law firm Fieldfisher, says over 40 policyholders in the dental sector are interested in pursuing action.




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Covid-19: FCA urges firms to consider premium reductions and payment holidays

The regulator issued a raft of measures today (1 May) for how financial services firms should behave while coronavirus grips the nation.




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Covid-19: Product value under FCA microscope

Providers urged to consider how value of products has changed as customers alter behaviours during coronavirus with product refunds proposed.




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Brokers under threat in Covid-19 BI dispute

Experts have warned that business interruption could be “the next PPI for brokers “as FCA seeks legal clarity on BI wordings.




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François-Xavier Boisseau joins ERS' board

Boisseau, who left his role as CEO of insurance at Ageas UK in late 2018, is also a NED at Ecclesiastical and sits on the board of Argo Managing Agency.




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The stats: March 2019 - The Acturis Premium Index

The latest stats show that 2018 was a flat year for insurance premiums although some lines have bucked the trend with modest increases




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The stats: June 2019 - The Acturis Premium Index

The first quarter of 2019 has seen positive premium movements across the board with packages as the only exception




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The stats: September 2019 - The Acturis Premium Index




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The 2019 Top 50 Personal Lines Brokers is now available

Insurance Age has published the results of its annual study into the top 50 brokers in the personal lines market.




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Quizzical questions: 11 October 2019

Test your knowledge of the week's news with our topical quiz.




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The stats: December 2019 - The Acturis Premium Index

The third quarter of 2019 brought year-on-year premium growth in all classes of commercial business but one, according to the latest set of data provided by Acturis.




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Broking success: Richard Hames, M&DH Insurance Services' managing director

Building a broker: M&DH Insurance Services’ managing director Richard Hames tells Insurance Age why the construction and manufacturing specialist is focused on growth and how the broker is overcoming the current challenging market.




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Business Secretary states most firms have “not purchased” Covid-19 cover

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.




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Covid-19: UK claims will pass £1bn, says Huw Evans

Evans quoted the figure in a letter defending the response of insurers to the pandemic.




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Covid-19: Broker M&A numbers predicted to drop

But the consolidators say their models have not changed as a result of the coronavirus.




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Insurance Covid-Cast - episode two: What are insurtechs doing to rebalance the bad publicity around insurance and Covid-19?

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.




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Covid-19: FCA calls on insurers to pay valid claims quickly

Regulator tells firms who refuse to pay out to explain why and how they believe it represents a fair outcome for customers.




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Covid-19: Hiscox hits back amid BI dispute

The insurer is facing a potential class action after declining a series of business interruption payments but says it could pay up to $175m and is “proactively paying claims”.




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Covéa reveals £22.3m underwriting loss in 2019

Provider also posts increases in GWP and profit after tax as it reports "disappointing" personal motor result impacted by claims inflation and a "lower than anticipated" Ogden rate.




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Covid-19: Insurers clarify stance on Coronavirus cover

Updated: A number of providers have introduced exclusions for Covid-19.




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Covid-19: Celebrity chef joins firms attacking Hiscox over BI cover

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.




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Covid-19: Legal firm calls for joint govt and industry BI recovery plan

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.




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Covid-19: MP calls for insurers to make full pay outs due to pandemic

Jonathan Edwards has signed an early day motion calling on the government to instruct all insurers to use dividends to pay Covid-19 claims.




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Hiscox expects $175m Covid-19 payout

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.




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Covid-19: Litigation against brokers and insurers set to increase amid BI row

The market has been criticised for its response to the coronavirus crisis, particularly with regard to business interruption as providers "look down the barrel' of class action.




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Covid-19: RSA faces legal action in BI dispute

RSA is latest provider in firing line as nursery sector hits out and, separately, a new action group, Insurance Justice, has been set up to defend BI claims for businesses.




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Covid-19: Treasury Committee tells insurers to be clear and fair

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.




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Covid-19: Hiscox Action Group gets funding for BI litigation

Harbour Litigation Funding will pay Mishcon de Reya to review the claims business owners have against Hiscox.




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Insurance Covid-Cast - episode six: From panic to practicalities, what will BI insurance look like when the Covid-19 recriminations settle down

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 the insurance industry let the narrative over business interruption become national headlines for the wrong reasons.




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Covid-19: Broker calls on Chancellor to release Pool Re funds for BI claims

NDML is asking for some of Pool Re’s £6.6bn cash to be used to help businesses in the leisure and hospitality sector which have been hit by coronavirus.




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Covid-19: FCA bares teeth as BI dispute hots up

Regulator seeks court action to resolve uncertainty on business interruption cover and bring clarity on specific policy clauses.




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Covid-19: Hiscox BI pressure groups join forces

Hiscox Action Group and the Night Time Industries Association, representing more than 500 businesses, have agreed to work together to challenge Hiscox’s business interruption stance.




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Covid-19: Hiscox Action Group says brokers acted in “good faith”

The Group is going after insurer Hiscox over its refusal to pay BI claims the group members believe to have been triggered by coronavirus pandemic.




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Covid-19: Allianz latest insurer in legal BI firing line

Edwin Coe is representing a group of businesses with the insurer’s Resilience policy wording.




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Insurance Covid-Cast episode eight: What is the insurance supply chain doing to keep the sector moving during the Covid-19 lockdown?

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 brought together a diverse group of businesses to discuss how the supply chain has forged deeper strategic – and personal - relationships with partners over the last six weeks.




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Cuvva's pay-monthly product aims to cut out brokers and aggregators

InsurTech Futures: Start-up has also raised £15m, with Lloyd's of London chairman Bruce Carnegie-Brown and JLT CEO Dominic Burke among the backers.




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C-Quence's P&C launch backed by NIG

Exclusive: The MGA will launch its P&C product suite in early March, aiming to eventually target 21 industry sectors.




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LMA develops renewal clause amid Covid-19

The London Market organisation has published wording to ensure coverage continues beyond a specified renewal date as the coronavirus pandemic continues.




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Newsline Special: Procurement Policy Note Supplier relief due to COVID19

Cabinet Office have issued a Procurement Policy Note today 23 March setting out information and guidance for public bodies on payment of their suppliers to ensure service continuity during and after the current coronavirus, COVID19, outbreak. It states that contracting authorities must act now to ensure suppliers at risk are in a position to resume normal contract delivery once the outbreak is over.




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An update from CPT Chief Executive, Graham Vidler: Covid19: Financial support for local bus operators

Dear member,nbsp;Please find belownbsp;a letter sent to me last night by Secretary of State for Transport, Grant Shapps.




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Join our campaign and Back Britain's Coaches

Coaches play a vital role in our economy and society, helping tourists see the sights of the UK, providing accessible holidays and days out and ensuring that important events, from weddings to music festivals, go ahead without a hitch.nbsp;




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French Women Don't Get Fat - Book Review

Why don't French women get fat? Is it just genetics? The bestselling book French Women Don't Get Fat not only answers these and other questions, but teaches you how to live as healthy as they do.




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Outdoor Blinds: 9 Reasons Why You Must Pick Them

Have you recently moved into your new home and are looking for ways to spruce up the place? While many homeowners tend to focus on beautifying their home interior, remember that your outdoor space matters too! Why not use outdoor blinds to cover your patio or veranda? You will be happy to know that when it comes to purchasing outdoor blinds.



  • Garden / Landscaping / Patio

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9 Steps to Remove Japanese Knotweed from Your Home

Japanese knotweed can be the bane of a great many homeowners, the invasive "ornamental" plant is quite possibly the most hated plant due to its rhizomes. It grows around 7 feet high and the roots, which are the real problem, can go twice as deep.



  • Garden / Landscaping / Patio

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Understand Credit Report's Relevance In Mortgage

One might be wondering why some lenders turn down a mortgage application while some others might consider it fit for approval. The answer may well lie in the credit report and the credit score to be precise which plays a crucial role in loan sanctioning.




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10 Great Gift Ideas for Mother's Day

Gift Ideas for Mother's Day