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Covid-19: Biba backs Pandemic Re solution for future pandemics
Executive director Graeme Trudgill urges sector to look at a long-term solution as he highlights that the industry does not have enough money to cover claims arising from the coronavirus crisis.
The working from home diaries: Jonathan Bines
AFL Insurance Brokers CEO Jonathan Bines, shares how he is coping with running the business amid the UK lockdown.
In-depth - business continuity: Maintaining mental health
Beyond the practical considerations of working from home, many firms are finding innovative ways of looking after employees mental wellbeing, writes Sam Barrett
Covid-19: Pressure groups maintain heat on insurers with open letter
The Covid Claims Groups sent an open letter to the ABI calling its BI stance “callous and wrong” and urging industry to pay out for extended BI cover.
Finch Group appoints MD
Paul Goodman joins the Ethos-owned business from JLT Specialty.
In-depth - business continuity: Lockdown logistics
Insurance is an industry based on personal relationships and face-to-face meetings, how has the sector adapted to the changes imposed during the coronavirus crisis? Sam Barrett reports
Covid-19: Are MGAs outperforming insurers in responding to the crisis?
Brokers say pandemic is an opportunity for MGAs to grow their market share as insurers shy away from writing new business.
Profile: Chairman of Vizion Insurance Brokers and investor Chris Blackham
Millionaire maker: From setting up one of the first consolidators to becoming an investor in start-ups, Chris Blackham reflects on the highs and lows of selling-up and shares his vision for the future
FCA set to take a keen interest in vulnerable customers
Insurance Cares: Report by Consumer Intelligence and Sicsic Advisory shows number of people in the vulnerable customer category has hit 13m.
The working from home diaries: Steve Smith
MD of Smith Greenfield, Steve Smith, shares how he is coping with running his business amid the UK lockdown.
Insurance Covid Cast Episode Nine: Could Tiger King Joe Exotic cut it as a fraud fighter or handle big cats at Lloyd’s?
In the latest Insurance Post and Insurance Age video cast brought to you while our journalists are in isolation lockdown we present first in an irregular series - Covid Culture Club - where we discuss things to watch and do at home.
Opinion: Partners&'s Phil Barton on why focusing on price is harming the industry
What price peace of mind? Who is up for jumping out of a plane with a cheap parachute strapped to their back? Phil Barton ponders why insurance is often bought on price
Biba announces board changes
Board members serve a maximum term of six years.
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.
Opinion: Biba's Steve White on supporting customers and colleagues through coronavirus
Challenging times require lateral thinking: By collaborating the sector can help customers and each other through the pandemic, says Steve White
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.
The working from home diaries: Barry O'Neill
Insurance Age finds out how Home & Legacy MD Barry O'Neill has adapted to changes in working practices amid the Covid-19 outbreak.
Alex Alway leaves Bravo Group
The former Jelf boss had been chairman of both Broker Network and Compass since April 2018.
Leisure Insure closes permanently
Updated: UK capacity was pulled last month as directors say they were not prepared to go offshore or use "obscure foreign markets".
Insurance Age Digital Edition: May - Adapting to change
The May issue of Insurance Age is available via digital platforms only due to Covid-19.
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.
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.
LV offers premium refunds of between £20 - £50 to motor customers
The proportional refunds for customers in distress follows Admiral's flat £25 payment but broker customers are not included in the £30m LV has set aside for rebates.
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.